NOVA Thrift Shop Sales Associate Part-time- Job Announcement NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is the comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50+year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known across many disciplines and the community at large for its exceptional services and professionalism. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success -- serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community at large on violence prevention in our community, and providing top-ranked professional training. The NOVA Thrift Shop, located on Route 313 just minutes north of Doylestown, is a friendly, fun place with 7,500 SF of retail space. Under the supervision of the Thrift Shop Store Manager, the Sales Associate will be joining a dedicated and hardworking team of 11 staff and over 70 volunteers who are passionate about NOVA's mission.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the sales of merchandise.
- Setting up merchandise displays.
- Receiving and processing donations, including triaging.
- Working as a cashier.
- Assisting volunteers with check-out.
- Participates in general everyday straightening and clean-up.
Qualifications:
- A commitment to supporting NOVA's mission and philosophy.
- Experience working in retail. 1-2 years preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- A positive, outgoing, flexible, friendly, and energetic person who takes initiative.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, and stand on feet for multiple hours.
- Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds unassisted.
- Experience working as a volunteer in a community organization is a plus .
- Strong verbal and organizational skills are a plus.
- Must meet PA State background check requirements (PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint Check) at hire and every five years thereafter.
NOVA is an AA/EOE.
Hours of Operation:
The shop is open for retail 7 days per week. Retail hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm.
Job Type:
Part-time, 3 days/week, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, need to be flexible with days and weekends
Salary:
$17.51 per hour. 18 hours/week
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.51 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Application Question(s): Are you flexible to work weekdays and weekends? Are you available to work 3 days/week, 9:30 am-3:30 p.m.?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person