Description
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Position Title: Y Treasure Sorter/Clerk
Reports To: Y Treasure Assistant Manager
Pay Grid: Level 1 ($17/hr)
Department: Y Treasure
Hours: Part Time (up to 35hrs/week), Temporary (until August 31st)
Our Culture:
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
- Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
Knowledge & Skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Previous experience working in a retail environment is an asset
- Ability to operate a cash register and POS system
- Ability to work quickly to meet targets by established deadlines
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?
Reporting to the Y Treasure Thrift Store Assistant Manager, the Y Treasure Sorter/Clerk is responsible for working in the back-end of the store to receive, move, sort, process, and price donated items, as well as working in the public-facing portion of the store, being able to run the POS system and putting merchandise on the sales floor.
The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:
- Greet customers donating items at the back loading dock, assisting with unloading items if needed
- Thank customers for their donation and explain how the YMCA uses any revenue generated from the Thrift Store
- Ability to serve customers as they check out by operating the cash register and POS system to provide occasional coverage, when needed.
- Answer the phone, answer questions, and redirect as needed
- Assist with moving donations to storage areas, sort clothing and housewares, price merchandise, put merchandise on the sales floor, and bailing merchandise.
- General cleaning as required around the store, sorting area, and loading dock
- Create displays in display windows and sales floor with merchandise that are visually appealing
- Ability to lift approximately 20 – 30 lbs. (bags, boxes, other donated items)
The Benefits to Joining our Team:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
Please Apply:
With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.
Please send application packages to:
Jorden MacPhee, Y Treasure Manager
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta
450 3rd St SE
Jorden.MacPhee@medicinehatymca.ca
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person