Secret Agent Supply Clerks Needed at 826CHI

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Volunteers in the Secret Agent Supply welcome visitors, customers, and community members into our space and educate them about 826CHI's mission and programs. Many people learn about 826CHI for the first time in our store, and our volunteers help turn these visitors into new volunteers, donors, and other partners. Volunteers also directly support 826CHI by processing sales and donations with our point of sale system. All sales in the Secret Agent Supply directly support 826CHI's tuition-free writing programs.

Visit 826chi.org/volunteer-form to apply and sign up for a New Volunteer Orientation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Volunteers will act as an ambassador of 826CHI by greeting, engaging, and educating visitors about our mission, programs, student publications, and volunteer opportunities.
• Process transactions and donations through our iPad point of sale system, Shopkeep.
• Keep the store neat, organized, and well-stocked.
• Maintain a safe and secure space by following safety procedures.
• Volunteers will assist with opening and closing duties as needed and assist Operations Manager and Creative and Retail Coordinator with special projects.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Volunteers must complete a separate training before their first shift and become familiar with student publications, frequently asked questions, and products in the store.

Skills/Qualifications Needed:

• Retail or cash-handling experience or willingness to learn.
• Open to gaining experience communicating with diverse communities
• Works well independently
• Believes enthusiastically in the mission of 826CHI and is comfortable sharing that mission with others.

Desired Experience:

• Outgoing
• Charismatic
• A people person
• Knowledge of our mission and programming a plus!

Time Commitment:

• Store shifts are 2-3 hours long on Saturday & Sunday and the occasional weekday.

Commitment to Inclusion:

As an organization committed to encouraging youth in their creative expression, personal growth, and academic success, 826 National and its chapters value diversity at all levels and in all aspects of our work. In order to build and maintain the safe, supportive 826 environment in which great leaps of learning occur, we commit to inclusion: We will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, marital status, English fluency, parental status, military service or disability.