Thrift Shop Associate - MCC Centre

at  Mennonite Central Committee

JOB SUMMARY

Working in MCC BC’s Centre Thrift Shop, located in Abbotsford, reporting to the Manager, Thrift Shop and under the day-to-day supervision of the Shop’s leadership team, the Thrift Shop Associate assists in all aspects of the shop’s “back-of-house” and “front-of-house” operations, with a particular focus on back-of-house. Back-of-house responsibilities may include receiving, warehousing, processing/sorting, preparing, pricing, staging and organizing and tidying the retail floor.
Working in the receiving area, warehouse, and on the retail floor, the Thrift Shop Associate collaborates with volunteers, colleague employees and shop leaders to create a compelling MCC BC Thrift experience. You’ll work directly with customers, volunteers, employees, donors and members of the community in a manner that reflects Christian integrity, exemplifying the beliefs, values, and mission of Mennonite Central Committee British Columbia in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be positive, adaptable, honest, communicate well, work hard, and be willing to learn

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & ACCREDITATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant thrift, customer service and/or retail experience
• Knowledge of the second-hand merchandise market & basic ability to assess quality of clothing, housewares, and furniture is an asset

JOB REQUIREMENTS & LICENSING

• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Wear situation-suitable clothing and personal protective equipment
  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.