PAWS Store Associate (part-time)

About the role

The PAWS Store Associate is a part-time (12-15 hours) non-exempt position. Position may be needed in the summer during sale events.

Responsibilities

• Operate point of sale system to complete sales and return transactions.
• Help customers find merchandise, know the school uniform and supply requirements.
• Receive (including count and enter into point-of-sale system), tag and place new merchandise in the store or stockroom.
• Maintain inventory back stock in neat order and note when stock is low.
• Restock the sales floor as needed.
• Rotate stock and assist in design of product display.
• Maintain an accurate inventory database through regular physical counts and adjustments.

Qualifications/Experience

• High School diploma.
• Detail oriented and extremely organized.
• Enjoy working with others, helping customers, and interacting with students.
• An accessible and approachable person.
• Dependable, trustworthy, hard-working, flexible, and able to multi-task.
• Able to learn the store’s point of sale system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Job Knowledge

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to productively, professionally and empathetically communicate with students, parents, the entire school community and wide variety of school constituents.
• Demonstrates openness to feedback and effectively navigates complex interpersonal dynamics and challenging situations with professionalism and composure.
• An extremely well-organized, detail-oriented individual who has a high energy level together with an accompanying sense of urgency.
• Bright, hard-working, and enthusiastic with a serious commitment to excellence.
• Industrious, resourceful, independent-minded and determined, with a drive to achieve results.
• Able to handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
• Well-developed interpersonal and collaboration skills to deal effectively with a wide range of school constituents.
• An accessible and approachable person with integrity, compassion and empathy who has an impeccable reputation, who honors commitments, and who deals with people in a straightforward and personal way.

Training and Specific Skills and Abilities

• Show a demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
• Demonstrates dependability through consistent attendance, punctual arrival, and readiness to perform assigned duties according to the established work schedule.
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
• Promote the School’s mission statement and educational philosophy.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Required to sit, talk, hear, and visually intercept visitors.
• Turn, bend, reach and climb a ladder.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to observe students from various distances.
• Frequently required to move around the campus/office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move items weighing up to 30 lbs. across the campus/classroom/office.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

About Parish Episcopal School

Founded in 1972, Parish Episcopal School is a leading, co-educational (PreK – 12th grade) college preparatory independent school in Dallas, Texas, serving approximately 1220 students of all faiths. Inspired by its values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, the School’s inclusive Episcopal community guides young people to become creative learners and bold leaders prepared to impact our complex global society by realizing and fostering their passions in a warm, joyful and balanced learning environment, and engaging them in challenging core curriculum and strategic programs that develop and inspire.