Seasonal Sales Associate (Hillsdale)

Peninsula Humane Society•Burlingame, CA

5d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the daily operation of the Furchandise retail store in the Hillsdale Shopping Center performing cashier functions, keeping regular inventory, merchandising and updating window and instore displays and providing superior customer service. Provide care for the adoptable cats on site, which includes feeding and cleaning.

Requirements

Must be available to work weekends.
Upon hire, must pass a background check.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of computerized cash management system and ability to learn proper cash management procedures.
Possess a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record to be insured by PHS/SPCA insurance.

Responsibilities

Acknowledge each customer that comes into the store in a courteous and professional manner and perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain visual displays of merchandise in a neat and organized fashion.
Process sales utilizing the point of sales and credit card processing systems.
Maintain an accurate and balanced cash drawer at all times and generate daily sales reconciliations.
Stock merchandise and ensure proper placement on the selling floor.
Sort and price merchandise in accordance with store guidelines.
Maintain a presence on the selling floor to discourage theft.
Assist in mentoring and training volunteers as needed.
Works professionally with the public, customers and co-workers and volunteers.
Transfer adoptable cats from Hillsdale to the Lantos Center on Sunday evenings.
Feed adoptable cats.
Provide clean water for adoptable cats.
Keep cages and litterboxes clean.