Thrift Store Associate

Explorium Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc. is seeking a part-time Thrift Store Associate to join our Upscale Resale team. The role focuses on friendly, efficient service to donors and shoppers while organizing displays and handling donations and cash with accuracy.

Ideal candidates have retail experience and the ability to open/close shifts. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. This grant-funded position may lead to a shift lead role based on performance and funds availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment including opening/closing and cash handling.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a welcoming, clean environment at the Thrift Store.
• Maintain an excellent rapport with donors, customers and volunteers.
• Sorting donated materials and setting up store displays for merchandise.
• Provide customer service by greeting customers, responding to inquiries and managing complaints.
• Maintain records and reports on store activities including daily sales receipts.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

We are looking for a reliable, organized, and compassionate Thrift Store Associate to join our Upscale Resale team. The Thrift Store Associates provides excellent customer service assisting customers, agency clients and donors with purchases and donations while creating a welcoming shopping experience. The ideal candidate will have retail experience including opening, closing and cash handling. This is a part-time position that offers the opportunity to move into the role of shift lead based on experience and performance.

Reports to: Thrift Store Manager

Supervises: Assigned interns and volunteers

Primary Functions:

• Create and maintain a welcoming, clean environment at the Thrift Store.
• Maintain an excellent rapport with donors, customers and volunteers.
• Sorting donated materials and setting up store displays for merchandise.
• Provide customer service by greeting customers, responding to customer inquiries and managing complaints.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports on store activities that include accurately reporting and depositing daily sales receipts
• Maintain a sanitary and safe working environment
• Participate in DCFOF staff and education meetings as requested

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff assigned to this position. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is grant-funded and will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other Windows based programs.
• Retail experience

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Thrift Store experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to climb up and down stairs.