Thrift Associate

About the role

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for community members affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illness. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand services to meet evolving healthcare needs, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”. Core values - dignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence - reflect commitment to patients and families and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace that encourages creativity, collaboration, empathy, compassion, and professional growth. Staff are called “Future Makers”, contributing to organizational excellence and the delivery of life-changing care.

The Thrift Shop Associate is responsible for the daily operations of the shop to include opening and closing of the shop, cash register operation, receiving & processing of donations, and merchandising the shop sales floor.

Responsibilities

• Prices, stocks, and merchandises display items for sale in the thrift shop.
• Opens, closes, and ensures thrift shop operates properly during regularly scheduled hours.
• Works closely with volunteers to ensure they can assist in the operations of the shop.
• Maintains accurate receipts of all sales and donations.
• Ensures that daily deposits are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Greets all customers with a friendly and polite demeanor when entering the store and thanks each customer when entering and leaving the shop.
• Assists the manager in onboarding new volunteers by instructing them on thrift shop operations, office procedures, and safety protocols.
• Assists the manager to ensure that the shop, offices and bathrooms are clean and safe.
• Rotates on a regular schedule as assigned to ensure shop is clean.
• Cooperates and communicates with the CEO, CFO, Directors and Blue Ridge Care staff as appropriate.
• Meets as needed with the supervisor and/or manager to review the shop needs and assists with ordering inventory.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstrating the ability to receive constructive performance feedback.
• Seeks assistance of supervisor or other resource persons in responding to opportunities for improvement.
• Acts independently and responsibly to perform job duties on a consistent basis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
• Carries out the mission and values of Blue Ridge Care.
• Must provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Computer literacy preferred/willingness to learn required.
• Retail experience and customer service, preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Thrift Shop Discount