Thrift Store Associate at Oliver Gospel Mission Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Store AssociateTeam: Enterprise ProgrammingClassification: Part-Time, Non-ExemptReports To: Thrift Store ManagerDirect Reports: NonePosition SummaryThe Store Associate is responsible for performing tasks related to receiving, processing, merchandizing and selling donated items at the Thrift Store.Position QualificationsFor Employment with Oliver GospelA believer in Jesus ChristAffirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of FaithFully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission, Vision, and Values StatementsAbility and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employeesBe on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of workDue 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 eventValid South Carolina driver’s licenseFor the Store AssociateHigh School Diploma or equivalent experienceStrong communication and relational skillsExcellent customer service experience and skillsExperienced team playerPosition ResponsibilitiesReceive, sort, clean, price, and merchandize donated clothing and hard goodsWelcome and assist customers, donors, and guests in a friendly and pleasant mannerHandle customer service issues in a professional mannerAssist in maintaining cleanliness of the entire store by picking up, straightening, cleaning, and organizingOperate point of sales devices with financial accuracy and integrityAssist in unloading the truckAssist in hauling trash to dumpsterAssist customers in loading purchased goodsAssist in store opening/closing proceduresAssist the creation of store displays and promotionsAnswer phone calls and communicate in a professional mannerWelcome and actively work alongside volunteers and OG Works participantsPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisorCore CompetenciesAbility to establish and maintain appropriate working boundaries and relationshipsTask-oriented and self-motivatedDetailed and careful in handling assignmentsAbility to maintain a professional demeanorAbility to maintain a positive attitudeAbility to be respectful to donors, guests, customers, and other employeesAbility to multi-task, prioritize and deal with interruptions while meeting deadlinesMental and Physical DemandsAbility to work in a changing, growth-oriented environmentAbility to concentrate and apply mental processesAbility to follow the instructions of the supervisorAbility to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individualsAbility to stand and move about the store for long periods of timeAbility to continually bend, reach upward and outward to handle merchandiseAbility to frequently lift, carry, push or pull materials weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.