The Thrift Store Part-time Clerk/Sorter is a retail position that contributes to raising funds for the various outreach activities in the Cowichan Valley. It fosters good relationships with customers, clients and donors. All position contribute to the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army.

Hours:

• Up to 24 hours per week

• Accept donations from the public in a positive manner.
• Contribute to the control and replenishment of inventory by retrieving, sorting, and pricing as per Supervisor’s direction.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Protect the store from inventory shrinkage (theft) by close visual monitoring.
• Contribute to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining positive and high customer service standards.
• Implement store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays.
• Ensure attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
• Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness, etc).
• Assist customers and takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa, debit, etc.
• Present a professional Image to the Public with a positive outlook and strong commitment to Teamwork.
• Work with volunteers to direct, encourage and support them in their duties
• Willing and available to work Saturdays and occasional evenings.
• Willing to work up to 5 days a week
• Willing to work rotating shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3 months related retail experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must be fit and able to repetitively lift up to 35 pound bags, boxes and various household items.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Previous customer service experience is an asset.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application