Senior Thrift Store Clerk

Job Objective: Assist customers with their shopping needs. Check out customers when their shopping experience is completed. Perform management-level duties as assigned or in the absence of store management.

Essential Functions:

• Process merchandise efficiently according to store standards
• Pricing unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Clean shelves, counters or tables
• Ring up purchases for customers
• Operate cash register, accepting payment and making change
• Wrap or bag merchandise for customers
• Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
• Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise
• Insure proper use of assigned equipment
• Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items
• Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash, windows and floors
• Report complaints, damages and concern to management
• Perform management duties as directed by the store manager including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Supervise store employees and volunteers
  • Schedule employees
  • Complete banking transactions
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Experience with retail sales, ideally in a thrift store setting; management experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able multi-task
• Must be able to communicate well with others
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and employee manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and complete paperwork
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and employees
• Ability to handle cash, make change, and operate a cash register
• Ability to perform basic math functions

Supervisory Duties: As assigned or in the absence of store management

Physical Requirements: Includes sitting, climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 75 pounds; both outdoor and indoor navigation of settings, and standing and/or walking up to 12 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: Yes. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical retail store setting; position be required to work on Saturday

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back to work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.