Retail Associate (Agora)

About us

Gift & Thrift is a small business in Harrisonburg, VA. We are committed to giving used items new life making our community a better place. The staff and volunteers are the heart of our store making it a fantastic place to not only shop but work as well.

Gift & Thrift is looking Part-Time Associate to joint our team.

Job Summary

The Agora Retail Associate will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations as a frontline customer service representative. This position will be responsible for coordinating with the Agora Team Leader daily to manage various aspects of customer service to include but not limited to bagging items, knowledge of promotions, manually inputting discounts, price checks/verification, receiving payments and other related duties as assigned by the team leader. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, team player but also the ability to work independently and a passion for fostering a positive work environment for employees and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of retail store

• Customer service and assistance with various request( i.e. price check)
• Assist with placing items back in appropriate locations
• Support the mission of Gift & Thrift, Inc. Be a team player and work with all leaders and staff
• Assist maintaining the overall cleanliness of the retail department
• Assist with other tasks as requested by the manager.
• Open and close the store

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and carry out oral instructions OR read and carry out

simple written instructions.

• Ability to communicate verbally as well as electronically via email
• Should be able to plan (organize and schedule) own working activities, and

prioritize assigned tasks.

• Should have reasonable math skills related to changing money.
• Ability to operate electronics (i.e. cash register and Credit card machine
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to Lift 25 pounds regularly
• Weekend Availability

Work Environment

The Agora Retail Associate is expected to report to The BookSavers Manager in the absence of the Agora Team Leader. This position requires attention to detail, good communication skills in order to communicate effectively with donors, customers and co-workers verbally ,as well as, written.

Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift supports the local and global relief, development and peace projects of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC.ORG). We also support other local nonprofits in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham/Augusta area that serve at-risk populations in our communities. We also strive to be good environmental stewards, saving as much as possible from the landfill.

Other Duties and Requirements

• Attendance: Reliable and satisfactory attendance is crucial for this position.
• Additional Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted as needed. The position may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities, within the scope of health, safety, and operational requirements.

EEO Statement

Gift & Thrift is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.50 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15