Thrift Team Member - Seasonal Retail Clerk - Thrift on Kent- Kitchener

at  Mennonite Central Committee

Kitchener, ON, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate04 Dec, 2024USD 20 Hourly05 Sep, 202411 year(s) or aboveWritten Communication,Collectibles,Justice,Creativity,Employment Equity,Discipleship,English,Oral Communication,Antiques,Outlook,Excel,Interpersonal SkillsNoNo
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Description:

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

  • Ability to create a positive, welcoming atmosphere within the shop, balancing patience, creativity, humour, and energy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds, displaying a sensitivity and awareness of cultural, racial, economic, and socially diverse communities.
  • Ability to relate well with a wide range of people and be comfortable in communication with volunteers, staff, the public, and volunteer groups of all ages.
  • Self-motivated. Able to take initiative and make quick and thoughtful decisions while working with a team of staff and volunteers.
  • Excel in a fast-paced environment, able to balance competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent oral communication in English. Good written communication in English.
  • Commitment to the operating principles of MCC Thrift and the values of MCC including a heart for justice and active peacemaking.
  • Basic working knowledge of MS Office programs including Outlook and Word.
  • Able to work non-standard hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  • Able to spend 7.5 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in a standard workday.
  • Able to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with the use of a stool or a ladder when necessary.
  • Police background check (required upon hire)
  • Legally able to work in Canada

Preferred

  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Experience in a retail and/or warehouse environment.
  • Awareness of second-hand market operations and trends.
  • Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, and brand recognition.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION

This role will work out of the Thrift on Kent Thrift Shop in Kitchener Ontario

Responsibilities:

General

  • Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador for MCC in every interaction with customers and donors.
  • Contribute to a customer centric culture in all interactions with customers, donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
  • Provide active, hands-on support to volunteers while creating a calm and fun atmosphere.
  • Operate the Point-of-Sale terminals to ring through purchases and process returns.
  • Handle customer, donor and volunteer questions, concerns, and conflicts in a professional manner.
  • Assist in maintaining the stock on the retail floor and setting up merchandise displays as needed.

Health & Safety

  • Adhere to Health & Safety Guidelines as established by law and the organization.
  • Be proactive in maintaining clean workspaces that meet health & safety standards, in the workroom and on the retail floor.

Other

  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Participate in MCCO orientations and select staff events.
  • Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use your personal gifts within this community.
  • Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and the public.
  • 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 the marginalized.
  • Communicate MCC’s values to customers, volunteers and donors.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:11.0Max:16.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

HR / Administration / IR

Administration

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Kitchener, ON, Canada