Thrift Associate

Blue Ridge Care; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement with Company Match

Thrift Shop Discount

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care Services in Winchester, VA seeks a part-time Thrift Associate to support daily thrift shop operations, pricing, stocking, and exceptional customer service. This role contributes to fundraising efforts that support patient care and hospice services.

Responsibilities include pricing and merchandising, opening/closing the shop, coordinating volunteers, handling sales receipts and deposits, greeting customers, and maintaining a clean, safe shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Computer literacy preferred/willingness to learn required.
• Retail experience and customer service, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Price, stock, and merchandise display items for sale to create an inviting shopping experience.
• Open, close, and ensure shop operates properly during hours, maintaining high service standards.
• Coordinate volunteers and orient new volunteers to thrift shop procedures.
• Maintain receipts of all sales and donations; ensure daily deposits are accurate and timely.
• Greet customers and assist with merchandise questions; explain the mission.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

JOIN THE WINCHESTER CITY TEAM!

Part-Time (less than 30 hours per week)

ABOUT BLUE RIDGE CARE SERVICES

Blue Ridge Care works to optimise the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illness. With a mission of brightening life's journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”.

THRIFT ASSOCIATE Position Summary

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Thrift Store Associates to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with daily operations of our thrift store, including sorting donations, pricing items, and providing excellent customer service. Your work will directly contribute to raising funds that support patient care and essential hospice services.

THRIFT ASSOCIATE Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pricing and Merchandising:Price, stock, and merchandise display items for sale in the thrift shop to create an inviting and organized shopping experience.

• Store Operations:Open, close, and ensure the thrift shop operates properly during regularly scheduled hours, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

• Volunteer Coordination:Work closely with volunteers, providing them with guidance and support to assist in the operations of the shop. Help the manager orient new volunteers to thrift shop procedures, office protocols, and safety precautions.

• Financial Management:Maintain accurate receipts of all sales and donations. Ensure daily deposits are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

• Customer Service:Greet all customers with a friendly and polite demeanor when they enter the store and thank each customer as they leave the shop. Provide assistance and answer questions about merchandise and our mission.

• Facility Maintenance:Assist the manager in ensuring that the shop, offices, and bathrooms are clean and safe. Rotate on a regular schedule to maintain cleanliness and organization.

• Autonomy:Act independently and responsibly to perform job duties on a consistent basis, ensuring the thrift shop meets the needs of the community and supports our mission.

THRIFT ASSOCIATE Qualifications/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Computer literacy preferred/willingness to learn required.

• Retail experience and customer service, preferred

THRIFT ASSOCIATE Benefits

• Retirement with Company Match

• Thrift Shop Discount

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.