Thrift Store Associate - Round Rock

CommonSpirit Health•Round Rock, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

APA! Thrift began in May 2017 with its 1st thrift store location on Burnet Rd, and we now operate 5 stores in the Austin area! Our stores are boutique-style, selling high-quality new and gently used items for low prices. All net proceeds directly support the innovative lifesaving programs of Austin Pets Alive!, a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization. APA!’s Thrift Store Associate consistently delivers strong sales and service results. The Thrift Store Associate will ensure that the store is properly staffed, team members are on task, and shelves are clean, organized, and well-stocked. The Thrift Store Associate is responsible for managing their daily responsibilities, maintaining clear priorities, and delivering consistent, high-quality work that aligns with APA!’s values and goals. This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Shifts may vary depending on the needs of the organization and may include evenings and weekends. The Thrift Store Associate reports to the Thrift Store Manager. The Thrift Store Associate plays a key role in advancing the goals of APA!’s Thrift Store Department. This position contributes directly to APA!’s mission to increase the live release rate across Texas by supporting a sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact model for thrift store operations. The Thrift Store Associate is responsible for managing their daily responsibilities, maintaining clear priorities, and delivering consistent, high-quality work that aligns with APA!’s values and goals. This includes staying organized, using data or feedback to inform decisions, and following through on key tasks and responsibilities with minimal oversight. This is a hands-on, mission-driven role focused on results, reliability, and teamwork. APA! is a volunteer-powered organization, so every staff member is expected to work alongside and support volunteers. The Thrift Store Associate collaborates closely with volunteers to complete day-to-day tasks, helps create a positive and inclusive environment, and actively contributes to a culture of shared effort and mutual respect. This position may involve shift flexibility, weekend hours, and responsiveness during times of high need. Every individual at APA! is responsible for working in collaboration with volunteers; making sure volunteers are recruited, trained and feel impactful through their efforts at APA!. A core part of this role is creating a welcoming and empowering experience for volunteers, including assisting with onboarding, training, and volunteer engagement as part of the day-to-day workflow.

Requirements

Retail and/or customer service experience preferred
Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal skills, ability to interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Reasoning Ability: Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team and must have good time management skills
Committed to embodying APA!’s Core Values: Innovation, Respect, Drive, Resourcefulness, and Inclusion and cultural values: Humble, Hungry, Smart
Commitment to APA!'s customer experience expectations
Passion for working well with staff, volunteers, and customers—helping all individuals feel successful, appreciated, and connected to APA!’s mission
Strong commitment to volunteer engagement and support; dedicated to working well with volunteers across all roles
Comfortable working cross-functionally and serving as a liaison between volunteers, customers, and team members
Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to interpret rules, procedures, and instructional materials
Self-starter with strong time management; able to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal skills; maintains a calm and professional presence in all situations
Strong attention to detail and high standards for quality
Adaptable to change and able to perform related duties as needed
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional and inclusive customer experience

Responsibilities

Actively contribute to a volunteer-powered culture by partnering with volunteers during every shift and helping create an inclusive, welcoming environment
Work alongside volunteers to complete daily tasks, ensuring the work is shared and collaborative—not siloed
Support the recruitment and onboarding process by welcoming new volunteers and helping them get oriented to the program
Help retain volunteers by offering encouragement, guidance, and feedback during shared work
Recommend strong volunteers for deeper involvement or specialized roles to your supervisor or volunteer manager
Contribute to a positive culture by recognizing volunteer contributions through appreciation, gratitude, and shoutouts
Help set volunteers up for success by clearly explaining tasks, providing hands-on guidance, and offering in-the-moment support
Supports the front of house (FOH) team
Assist customers in all aspects of service and create enhanced shopping experiences
Ensure the store's optimal daily operation, including ensuring volunteers are assigned to the most urgent tasks and generally running the store per the store's standard operating procedures
Maintain a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting APA!’s commitment to our customers
Greet donors and help them with their incoming donations
Resolve customer complaints in a fair and impartial matter referring all unsettled disputes to the Store Manager
Answer the phone and be friendly and helpful to all incoming phone calls
Be knowledgeable of and perform sales support functions related to point-of-sale procedures
Adhere to work schedule set by the Store Manager
Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality
Assist in performing daily administrative/clerical functions of store operations and cash transactions
Maintain the general appearance of stores and premises according to APA! Thrift standards
Assist the Store Manager with the overall operation of the retail store.
Open and close the store as necessary
May be responsible for activities in the absence of the Store Manager; ie, act as the manager on duty in the event that a managerial decision needs to be made relating to pricing, urgent maintenance issues, etc.
A primary role of this position is to engage and drive new and existing volunteers to the store
Use APA! Volunteer software such as Better Impact and Airtable to engage volunteers
Touch base with volunteers on a regular basis (once every two weeks)
Create a recognition program for store volunteers
Use events such at Second Chance Saturdays to recruit new volunteers
Ensure there is current signage in store for volunteers to sign up
Work with the Store Manager on incentive ideas the store can roll out for volunteer engagement
Job duties may include some or all of the above, and other duties as assigned by manager
Must demonstrate dependability, accountability, time management, use of reasoning, and good judgment skills
Attend and participate in all required training sessions and meetings
Maintain open and consistent communication with Program Manager or designee, supervisor, and other colleagues
Partner with Volunteer Managers to learn about the volunteer programs and support volunteers interested in your department on an ongoing basis
Able to react to change productively and perform other related duties as assigned
Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, high-stress environment
Comfortable working autonomously when given goals and deadlines