Retail Associate (Part-Time)

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries•Kalamazoo, MI

96d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

Requirements

Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions
Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision
Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times
Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly
Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook
Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting
Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners
Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity
Flexible, cooperative spirit
Possess and promote a drug, nicotine free lifestyle

Nice To Haves

Retail and customer service experience
Valid Driver’s License preferred
Clean Driving Record

Responsibilities

Uphold, promote, and encourage organizational culture and values
Establish and maintain a culture based on grace
Cashiering duties: Greet customers, answer questions, receive payments (cash, credit, debit, vouchers), issue receipts and credits
Organize, restock, and arrange merchandise
Maintain stock of register supplies
Input customer information for database
Express Christian views and write scripture on the front board
Maintain clean checkout areas and provide customer service
Assist in stocking and rotating merchandise
Serve as a positive role model
Mentor guests doing Christian service hours and job training
Assist donors with unloading donations, provide receipts, and input customer information
Operate Forklift for loading and unloading merchandise
Sort, collect, and disburse donations
Clean and organize donations, discarding unsalable items
Maintain cleanliness of donation area
Assist donation truck driver
Communicate donation policies and procedures
Attend training/meetings
Maintain a safe working environment
Being a role model and teacher to guest doing Christian service hours and job training
Maintain authorized driver status
Plan and complete efficient delivery/pickup routes
Load/Unload delivery vehicles with care
Drive safely
Use navigation tools