Thrift Store Associate
Oliver Gospel Mission Inc•Columbia, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Store Associate is responsible for performing tasks related to receiving, processing, merchandizing and selling donated items at the Thrift Store.
Requirements
- A believer in Jesus Christ
- Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith
- Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
- Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
- Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Strong communication and relational skills
- Excellent customer service experience and skills
- Experienced team player
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate working boundaries and relationships
- Task-oriented and self-motivated
- Detailed and careful in handling assignments
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to be respectful to donors, guests, customers, and other employees
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deal with interruptions while meeting deadlines
- Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment
- Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
- Ability to follow the instructions of the supervisor
- Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals
Nice To Haves
- Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event
Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, clean, price, and merchandize donated clothing and hard goods
- Welcome and assist customers, donors, and guests in a friendly and pleasant manner
- Handle customer service issues in a professional manner
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the entire store by picking up, straightening, cleaning, and organizing
- Operate point of sales devices with financial accuracy and integrity
- Assist in unloading the truck
- Assist in hauling trash to dumpster
- Assist customers in loading purchased goods
- Assist in store opening/closing procedures
- Assist the creation of store displays and promotions
- Answer phone calls and communicate in a professional manner
- Welcome and actively work alongside volunteers and OG Works participants
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
