Full-time Store Associate - Palm Springs location - Desert AIDS Project - Palm Springs, CA

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sort all donated items – resale, damaged, not usable;
  


• Sort donated clothing into proper groups – resale, damaged, not usable;
  


• Process donated clothing to include sort, hang, make presentable, put out on sales floor;
  


• Assist with store displays as needed;
  


• Greet customers when on sales floor;
  


• Interact with customers answering any questions they have;
  


• Assist with customer requests;
  


• Assist in warehouse as needed;
  


• Clean warehouse and restrooms as assigned;
  


• Assist customers in the purchasing of Brand New product;
  


• Other relevant duties as designed.
  

Training, Experience

• Previous experience with resale clothing or retail sales;
  


• Past experience working in retail required , preferably in a thrift store;
  


• Cash register experience preferred;
  


• Warehouse or stock room maintenance experience preferred.
  

Ability to:

• Convey outgoing personality; work positively with the public;
  


• Price used clothing, merchandise, and furniture;
  


• Handle disputes and complaints calmly;
  


• Follow direction and/or work list;
  


• To work independently and productively;
  


• Train and teach Volunteer staff;
  


• To make decisions;
  


• Merchandise and display product on the sales floor.
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Possess a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record;
  


• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
  

We are an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. In order to obtain a culturally diverse staff, we encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Applications from minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged.