Thrift Associate - Winchester East

Blue Ridge Care; Winchester, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Thrift Shop Discount

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care's Thrift Associate role supports daily thrift shop operations, including sorting donations, pricing items, and delivering friendly customer service to thrive community fundraising for hospice services.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and prior retail or customer service experience. You will work with volunteers, support store operations, and help maintain a welcoming, well-organized shop environment.

Qualifications

• Pricing and merchandising duties for thrift shop items.
• Store operations including opening/closing during hours.
• Volunteer coordination and onboarding of new volunteers.
• Maintaining accurate receipts and daily deposits for sales.
• Delivering friendly customer service and answering questions about merchandise and mission.
• Maintaining shop cleanliness and safety of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Pricing, stock, and merchandise display for sale in the thrift shop.
• Open and close the shop, uphold high customer service standards.
• Coordinate volunteers and orient new volunteers to procedures.
• Maintain accurate receipts and daily deposits.
• Greet customers and assist with merchandise and our mission.
• Ensure shop, offices, and bathrooms are clean and safe.
• Act independently to meet community needs and mission.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cash handling

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Berryville Ave - Winchester, Virginia

WHY JOIN US:

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize 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.”

Our core values – dignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence – not only reflect our commitment to our patients and families, but also represent our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages staff to embrace creativity, work together, practice empathy and compassion with each other, and utilize professional growth opportunities. At Blue Ridge, we call our staff “Future Makers” – everyone contributes to our collective organizational excellence and success, and the continued delivery of the life-changing care and services we provide those we serve.

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

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Retirement with Company Match


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Volunteer Time


• 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.