Retail Associate, Calgary Thrift Shop Job Details:

Calgary is situated on the banks of the Bow River, nestled in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. With a regional population of over 1 million, Calgary is Alberta’s largest city. Its rich heritage is rooted in agriculture, oil and gas, and technology. Calgary is an educational center, offering a large number of opportunities for education through the University of Calgary, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Mount Royal University, and various Christian post-secondary institutions. Calgary is a young, vibrant community with over 68% of the population under age 45. A rich mixture of cultural and recreational activities is available within the city and within a one hour’s drive. Calgary boasts a large area dedicated to urban parks that are interconnected with bicycling and walking trails.

Applications Close Date Aug 23, 2023

Start Date Sep 01, 2023

Start Date Flexible

Term Length

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.

Self-motivated and willing to take initiative, while at the same time responding to the directions of the Manager, and willingness to work as a team with Board, Staff and Volunteers
Strong interpersonal skills; willing and able to work with a variety of people; friendly, outgoing and appreciative of volunteers
Retail experience and interest are an asset
Firm commitment to accountability
Understanding of Cash Registers
Able to delegate in a respectful manner

Job Synopsis Must be energetic, organized. Must be able to solve cash register problems and debit errors, cashing out end of day, end of month.

Supervise and give directions to volunteers, retail floor staff and provide basic training at cash. Taking on Management responsibilities when necessary

Ideal candidate is a hard-working, reliable team player who can understand and carry out instructions with minimal supervision, has excellent customer service skills, and enjoys staying active on the job.

Full-time Retail Associate available to work alternate Saturdays, and 40 hrs/week. Understanding of Cash Registers

Able to delegate in a respectful manner

The competition will be open until a suitable candidate has been found.

Challenges

Key Responsibilities • Cash register responsibilities i.e. – solving cash register problems and debit errors, cashing out end of day, end of month

Supervise and give directions to volunteers, retail floor staff and provide basic training at cash. Taking on Management responsibilities when necessary
Schedule the cashier and clerk coffee and lunch break so there is adequate floor coverage at all times
Identify issues and trends; provide input to the Manager for reports to the Thrift Shop Board
Consult with the Manager regarding cleaning to be done, concerns the volunteers or staff might bring to them and other needs as they arise
Ensure compliance with safety standards
Attend meetings and events as required
Assist customers i.e. – answer questions, sell furniture, hold items,
Keep shop clean and orderly
Insure shop is well stocked – clothes, household, shoes, furniture, linens etc. Pricing and displaying of these items.
Greet customers
Open and close shop – (making sure signs on, doors locked/unlocked, customers gone). In charge of key for opening/closing of the shop and arming/disarming the building
Ensure sale signs are posted
And any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Thrift Shop Policies:

Shifts are either 9:00 – 5:30, 9:30 – 6:00 or 12:00-8:30 (Please arrive at least 5 minutes before shift)
Breaks – Half hour unpaid lunch break and 2 X 15 minute paid coffee breaks.
Smoking – only in designated areas during scheduled breaks. (Southeast corner of parking lot near bin)
Back room shopping – all items must be priced by either management or person(s) working in the department the item is from.
Cell phones to be used during breaks only and in private areas. (i.e. not in lunchroom)
Dress Code – Clothing must be clean and respectable. No short shorts. No revealing clothing. No jeans except on casual Fridays.

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