TSNOR - Retail Associate (REG20)

Do you want your workday to make a lasting difference? At UGM Thrift Stores, every donation sorted, every item priced, and every donor welcomed helps support a Christ-centered ministry serving people in need throughout our community.

As a Retail Associate, youll be part of a purpose-driven team that transforms generously donated goods into hope, dignity, and practical help for neighbors experiencing homelessness and hardship.

If you have a servants heart, enjoy hands-on work, and want to use your gifts in a mission-minded environment, we invite you to consider joining our team.

UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team.

Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values.

Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: UGM Thrift Stores specialize in reselling, reusing, and recycling slightly used donated clothing, furniture, and household items.

The Retail Associate works under the direction of the Retail Manager in carrying out all retail operations in the store, including, but not limited to, creating a Christ-centered environment, register operations, customer service, store appearance and displays, and employee interactions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Result Area #1: Culture, Training and Best Practices Assist the Retail Management team in the building of the team, by being an example of revealing Christ to all staff, donors, and customers.Provide a friendly and joyful welcoming to all customers when they enter the store and throughout their shopping experience.Assist the Retail Management team in register transactions including handling of cash and credit card payments and any non-cash purchases, in order to ensure the accuracy and security of all transactions.Work with the Retail Management team to establish and maintain customer service standards in order to ensure compliance with the company mission statement and to provide a pleasant shopping experience for each customer.Communicate, daily, all events related to customer service issues or problems, register mistakes, employee issues or accidents, and general store operations to the manager, in order to ensure all issues are handled properly and in accordance with company policies and procedures.Attend as required, or requested, all training events provided by the company and all store meetings as scheduled by the manager in order to keep current on any policy changes, new procedures, and other information essential to performing the job.

Key Result Area #2: Environment and Safety Work with store staff in maintaining the physical appearance of the store on every shift, including, but not limited to: communicating and restocking of janitorial and restroom supplies, removing safety hazards, picking up store merchandise and restoring to proper...