Job Posting for Associate Retail (Canada Summer Jobs) New Hamburg at Mennonite Central Committee
Canada, Ontario, New Hamburg
Applications due: 10 May, 2024
Job Synopsis
This 10 week Contract position is responsible for maintaining a high quality of customer service while keeping up in a fast paced, high capacity setting.
The Associate’s assignments will mainly be in the retail area, including cashier: assisting on cash; providing excellent customer service; issuing refunds when needed, merchandising the floor: maintaining cleanliness; prepping shop for seasonal displays; creating feature displays; putting out priced donations from the workroom, assisting with cash duties as it pertains to the retail area: creating and counting floats, preparing daily reconciliations.
The Associate will also assist in the workroom area: as a receiver, cleaning, hanging and pricing donations for sale.
The Associate will work in close collaboration with all of the Co-ordinators/Managers of the shop and is accountable to the General Manager.
As required, the Associate will receive health and safety training including WHMIS and First AID, CPR upon hire.
Job Details
Hourly Employee Full Time
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Required
Self-motivated and willing to take initiative while at the same time willing to work as a team with staff and volunteers
Ability to create an atmosphere of a positive Christian presence within the shop
Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
Willing and able to work with a variety of people in a friendly way
As a retail business – must be willing and able to work a variety of hours including evenings and Saturdays
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently
Requires about 6 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in a standard workday
Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of a stool or a ladder when necessary
Sitting may be required only intermittently and occasionally
Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions
Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Internet)
Healthy balance of patience and energy
Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding
Police vulnerable sector check (required upon hire)
Legally able to work in Canada
Preferred
Experience working with volunteers
Awareness of second hand market, retail trends and merchandising
Knowledge of antiques and collectibles
To be eligible, youth must:
meet all of the qualifications of the Canada Summer Jobs Program
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and,
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an internationalstudent’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.
Key Responsibilties
General
Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador for MCC mission and values in every interaction with customers and donors
Support Co-ordinators/Managers as needed to meet the demands of daily operations
Assist with special events and projects as needed
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers
Greet customers and donors, respond to questions and provide outstanding customer service.
Workroom and Retail
Be proactive in maintaining clean work spaces that meet health & safety standards, in the workroom and on the retail floor
Assist in the ongoing organization of receiving area, workroom, and seasonal storage
Sort, clean and price donations in various departments as needed
Use a discernable eye when dealing with antiques and collectibles, ensuring one of a kind pieces are brought to the attention of the appropriate assistant manager
Assist in maintaining the stock on the floor and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor
Utilize the POS system to cash customers out or administer returns, covering cash when needed
Assist staff and volunteers with unloading donors’ vehicles
Comply with all policy and regulation regarding donation acceptance
Other
Assist with kitchen responsibilities (set up, clean up, etc.)
Share the news about MCC and MCC Thrift Shops in the community
Perform other job related duties as assigned
Participate in MCCO orientations, provincial meetings, Peace Conference and Staff Development Day
Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use personal gifts within this community and model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful interaction with others
Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love to those with whom you work, including colleagues, partner agencies, the homeless and marginalized
Answer inquiries about MCC from constituency and general public; communicate MCC's values
Start Date
24 Jun, 2024
Term Length
10 Weeks
Salary Details
Base salary: $18.55
Location Description
This role will be working out of the New Hamburg Thrift Centre, 41 Heritage Drive New Hamburg
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