Retail Associate, Part-time

Title:  Retail Assistant, Part-time (20 hours a week)  Reports to: Thrift Store Manager Location: St. John XXIII Thrift Store | Fort Myers FL Classification: Hourly/Nonexempt    Overview Proactively assist in the fulfillment of the mission of the Thrift Store through the effective and timely support of customers, donors, and volunteers. Responsible to maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment in the store.    Job Responsibilities * Oversite of volunteers at all skill, age, and physical function levels * Maintain and/or direct volunteers to appropriate distribution areas to ensure safe storage and minimal damage of donations in the back room and safe placement of merchandise on the sales floor. * Procure, store and stock all items purchased for store.  * Sort, categorize, price and display all donations for sale floor * Maintain files, receipts, daily cash register documentation * Prepare weekly cash register documentation and receipts for Parish Bookkeeper. * Close/Open the store and balance daily register/card terminals, prepare daily deposit. * Other duties as assigned.  Qualifications * High School degree or equivalent  * 1-3 years of work-related experience in stocking, logistics and/or retail.  * Strong computer skills. * Excellent customer service skills. * Experience operating cash register operating credit card machine. * Knowledge of how to prepare bank deposits.  * Understanding of safety in loading and unloading merchandise. * Ability to lift 50 lbs./carry bags/boxes/furniture donations/merchandise regularly * Ability to maintain balance while utilizing a ladder for merchandise and/or donations * Valid driver’s license