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Bridgehampton, NY, USA | Hourly | 21-22 per hour | Part Time

Job Title: Retail Associate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours/Schedule: Part Time

Department/Location: Thrift Store/Bridgehampton

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for helping the manager of the thrift store conduct the daily operation of the Retreat Boutique Thrift Store on a part time basis, including communicating and interacting with volunteers and customers, helping out with sorting donations, facilitating a safe and healthy working and shopping environment, providing excellent customer service, and generating positive net income for the agency.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Independently run the store on given days as needed or in concert with the Store Manager

+ Maintain a positive working/shopping environment.

+ Ensure store maintenance.

+ Help oversee all aspects of receiving/sorting/cleaning/evaluating donations (clothing, accessories, shoes)

+ Manage paperwork and depositing register receipts on days worked.

+ Communicate with the Thrift Store manager on daily activities at the store.

+ Develop a positive presence in the community to promote the agency.

+ Other duties as assigned.*

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Thrift Store Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must be able available to work weekends and holidays

+ Ability to lift heavy objects (40+ lbs)

+ Background in fashion retail preferred

+ Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of people in a busy environment

+ Strong positive interpersonal skills

+ Valid/clean drivers license

+ Knowledge of thrift store operations a plus

+ Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours

+ May lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds occasionally.

HOURS:

+ Monday: 10:30-6 p.m.

+ Sunday: 11-4 p.m.

+ Any extra hours as necessary

OTHER DUTIES:

Every effort has been made to make agency job descriptions as complete as possible. However, it does not state or imply that these are the only duties required for this position or the sole responsibilities for which this employee will be accountable. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, is a logical assignment to the position, or is within the scope of generally accepted business practices for an employee with this specific job title. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Retreat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE RETREAT, INC. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, gender identity, religion, genetic predisposition, familial status, ancestry, prior arrest or conviction record or any other protected category under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The agency values and is committed to providing compassionate, empathetic, culturally aware services to all clients/members. Interactions are approached with these values in mind, and it is expected that clients/members will be treated with compassion, respect, and sensitivity during the provision of holistic, inclusive, and welcoming services.