Thrift Store Associate - Part-Time

Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a strong Christian witness in all interactions with youth, staff, donors, volunteers, and the general public. Commit to pray regularly for the youth, staff, and ministry. Attend staff meetings, including Christian devotion and prayer. Review minutes and sign off for missed meetings. Maintain and develop areas of responsibility. Sort, value, and price various items for the thrift store. Work with Thrift Store Assistant Managers and the Thrift Store/Café General Manager to train volunteers. Take and prepare orders in the cafe. May be charged with running the store or cafe for brief times. Help the Thrift Store/Café General Manager to ensure all Environmental Health and OSHA rules and regulations are followed at all times. Problem solve as needed and complete other projects as requested. Provide quality donor relations and customer service in all interactions with donors and customers. Have the ability to share a basic understanding of Black Mountain Home programs and operations with donors and customers. Support the daily operations of the cafe: take orders, prepare and serve food and drinks (including coffee), maintain inventory and displays, clean facility, keep work area clean, and maintain exterior seating and grounds. Support daily operations of the thrift store: sort, value, and price merchandise for resale; operate the POS system; schedule donation pick‑ups; assist with unloading donor vehicles; load furniture and items into customer vehicles; maintain cleanliness of work area, vehicles, and grounds. Provide leadership to interns and student interns, both by example and as directed by managers. Work a flexible schedule of no more than 30 hours per week. Continuing Education/Training Complete required training hours as detailed below: Twelve (12) hours per training year if you do not provide direct care coverage. Twenty‑four (24) hours per training year if you provide direct care coverage. All trainings that are marked as mandatory for your role, regardless of how many hours you have already completed. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to work Saturdays. Must be able to lift or assist in lifting and moving a variety of items, including items that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Various tools and machines are in place to assist with this. Must maintain an active driver’s license and be able to competently operate a large vehicle for donation pick‑ups. Some retail and/or food service experience preferred. Responsible to: Thrift Store/Café General Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr