Thrift Store Associate

Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to glorifying God through caring for children, youth, and families is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team. This role involves engaging with the community, managing thrift store operations, and assisting in the café. You will have the opportunity to train volunteers, uphold health regulations, and contribute to a mission-driven environment. If you are passionate about service and have a heart for youth and families, this position offers a fulfilling way to make a difference while working in a supportive and faith-based community.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift items over 50 pounds and operate large vehicles.
• Experience in retail or food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and witness in all interactions.
• Sort and price items for the thrift store and assist in the café.

Skills

Christian witness

Problem solving

Retail experience

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Thrift store tools

Café equipment

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a strong Christian witness in all interactions with youth, staff, donors, volunteers, and the general public so as to uphold Black Mountain Home’s mission of Glorifying God by caring for children, youth, and families.
• Commit to pray regularly for the youth, staff, and ministry.
• Attend staff meetings, which include participation in a time of Christian devotion and prayer, as assigned. Review minutes and sign off for missed meetings to stay aware of ministry updates.
• Maintain and look to develop/grow areas of responsibility.
• Sort, value, and price various items for the thrift store.
• Work with the Thrift Store Assistant Managers and Thrift Store/Café General Manager to train volunteers.
• Take and prepare orders in the café.
• May be charged with running the store or café for brief times.
• Help the Thrift Store/Café General Manager to ensure all Environmental Health and OSHA rules and regulations are followed at all times in the store and café.
• Problem solve as needed and complete other projects as requested.

Continuing Education/Training

• Complete required training hours as detailed below:

1. Twelve (12) hours per training year if you do not provide direct care coverage.
2. Twenty-four (24) hours per training year if you provide direct care coverage.
3. All trainings that are marked as mandatory for your role no matter how many hours you have completed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to work Saturdays.
• Must be able to lift or assist in lifting and moving a variety of items, including items that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Various tools and machines are in place to assist with this.
• Must maintain an active driver’s license and be able to competently operate what may be a large vehicle for donation pick-ups.
• Some retail and/or food service experience preferred.

Responsible to: Thrift Store/Café General Manager