Part-Time, Best Friends Corner Retail Associate

Oregon Humane•Portland, OR

3d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Best Friends Corner (BFC) Associate helps the public in all aspects of the retail environment and supports the BFC leadership team in the daily operations of the store, including but not limited to: ringing transactions, stocking the sales floor, sorting/organizing donations and yearly inventory. The Associate demonstrates, mentors and fosters Oregon Humane's values, principles, and culture.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a retail environment.
Able to work varying shifts including weekends as needed.
Able to use a cash register.
Basic math skills
Able to support and speak to Oregon Humane's policies and positions regarding animal welfare subjects.
Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers.
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in sales or marketing may take the place of retail experience.
Bilingual English & Spanish.
Experience working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

Interacts with customers, donors, staff, and volunteers in a friendly and professional manner.
Assists in receiving and processing donations and merchandise purchases.
Maintains a comprehensive level of understanding of store products.
Acts as a cashier, following proper cash-handling procedures.
Engage with BFC volunteers to foster and maintain engagement with the store products, processes and updates to each.
Set up displays and merchandise and maintain BFC in an organized, efficient and safe manner that promotes sales interest.
Clean assigned areas of BFC, providing a safe and pleasant environment for customers, staff, and volunteers.
Adheres to safety standards and security of assets policies and procedures.
Completes all tasks to open and close the store as needed.
Other duties as assigned.