About this role
It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Role: The Thrift Store Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the store in the absence of the Thrift Store Manager. Successfully engages customers, donors and volunteers and handles interpersonal and merchandise issues.
Qualifications: • High School diploma/GED required; some college preferred • Minimum one (1) year experience preferably in retailing, thrift, consignment and/or used merchandise sales • Experience in supervision of numerous volunteers or supervisory experience with a minimum of 20 employees preferred • Good communication (written and verbal) skills and well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and manage multiple volunteers and handle varied personalities from diverse backgrounds • Ability to work as a team member with the volunteers, Development Staff and the area’s community • Ability to develop and cultivate strong relationships with volunteer team, Development Staff and the community • Ability to strategically plan ahead and be innovative • Ability to plan and implement marketing and promotional campaigns • Ability to secure financial support from donors and community businesses • Good organizational and administrative skills • Results and goal oriented qualities helpful • Physical requirements: Position involves walking and standing, with occasional lifting of merchandise (with assistance) weighing up to 50 lbs.; ability to climb flights of stairs and move boxes/furniture on an ongoing basis • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet technologies
Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position
Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job Responsibilities: • Assists in the implementation of daily procedures to open and close the store; implements sales strategies to ensure the customer experience is maximized while conflicts are mitigated. • Promotes a positive influence throughout the store including the receiving room, stock room, break room and sales floor. • When necessary, oversees back office functions including, but not limited to, processing cash transactions, creating bank deposits, reporting, and auditing customer transactions. • Collaboratively ensures the timely pick-up and delivery of donations. • Assists in the receiving of merchandise ensuring each item is properly processed and placed in the store. • Working with store staff and volunteers, ensures regular store maintenance is performed to establish a pleasant and safe retail environment to maximize the shopping experience. • Supports volunteers on the sales floor with customer conflicts, pricing issues, etc. • Responsible for effectively managing, training, guiding, communicating with, scheduling and organizing the store’s volunteer work force which may surpass 20 volunteers each day. • Promotes and is knowledgeable about Company programs and services. • Implements strategies, programs and activities as selected by the Foundation Executive Director and/or the Director of Thrift Stores. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Compensation Pay Range: $16.96 - $25.24
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.