Thrift Sales Associate (Immediate Hire!)

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Position Summary

The Hillcrest Transitional Housing Thrift team is committed to moving individuals, youth and families from homelessness to self- sufficiency. Our employees are committed to service and embodying the organization's mission and values in all activities. All resources are leveraged in a manner that is strategic and cost effective to achieve our mission and goals.

The Thrift Sales Associate must be a community advocate for our organization, our residents, and those in need of our services. As the Thrift Sales Associate, the position serves to assist in the facilitation of day-to-day operations of Hillcrest Thrift store. This position provides leadership through the facilitation of keyholder and cashier support, and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• The perfect candidate will have experience working with volunteers. They will be able to be on their feet for long periods of time. They should be courteous and enjoy working with the public. Serve as a representative of Hillcrest at community events.
• Working available shifts as needed.
• Adhere to Hillcrest employee handbook and retail policies and engage customers, volunteers, staff, and donors with values that reflect our organization.
• Responsible for accurate and timely register reconciliation and money handling.
• Attending to customer requests or inquiries in the store.
• Operating point of sale system.
• Sorting, hanging, and pricing clothing.
• Putting away wares and clothing as needed.
• Making sure that the store is always clean and properly organized.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Complete any other tasks as needed per the leadership team.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to process information and merchandise through computer system and POS register system.
• Ability to communicate with employees, customers, and donors.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store.
• Ability to work varied hours/days and be reliable.

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of industry, human resources laws and regulations, and employee relations skills.
• Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate, confidential and thorough manner and to be conscientious about assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and experience balancing ongoing projects with one-time requests.
• Comfortable in networking and public speaking.
• Familiarity with POS, Windows, Office, Google Drive, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Ability to travel to Hillcrest sites throughout the Kansas City metro area.
• Consent to pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.