Apparel Sales Associate

Save to Favorites

This volunteer position contributes to the Mercer Island Thrift Shop’s success by maximizing store sales through skilled and efficient handling of apparel, shoes, and accessories.

Job Description

• Provide friendly customer service while promoting thrifted goods
• Maintain an orderly dressing room area to prevent loss of product and encourage new looks for our customers
• Maintain a well-organized apparel sales floor
• Stock product to the sales floor and rotate merchandise
• Maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the department.

• Assist with executing the seasonal merchandise storage-to-floor plan.

• Communicate and cooperate with staff, volunteers, and management.
• Consistently apply safety, loss control and prevention techniques

• Consumer knowledge of designer brands, to identify high value donations, helps to maximize the value of contributions to our mission.

Volunteer Benefits

Progressive volunteer discounts for the number of hours worked, job training and experience, references, volunteer recognition, onsite lunchroom and refreshments provided.

Physical Requirements

• This volunteer position requires the ability to, bend, kneel reach, and lift up-to 30 pounds.
• Fine motor skills are needed for hanging, buttoning, zipping, writing, and tagging merchandise.
• Read, write, and communicate in a positive, professional manner.
• The ability to interact with customers in a friendly manner during sales hours.

Current Shift Opportunities, 2-3 hour shifts

• Mondays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 8:45 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Sundays: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m

To Apply:
Follow the link to complete the applciation,
https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?ApplicationFormNumber=1&OrganizationGuid=e2e7ed1e-3005-480d-9648-8206a6c4872e