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Community Outreach Ministries is a faith-based non-profit organization focused on alleviating poverty in Polk County, Missouri. We have a friendly, encouraging atmosphere and work together to accomplish our mission. Whether it's work in the food pantry, admin offices, or thrift store and warehouse, every employee and volunteer is an important member of the COM family and has a role to play in bringing hope to our community.

If you are interested in one of our open positions, download the COM employment application and submit the application and a copy of your resume to the supervisor listed on the position. Check out our available employment & service opportunities here:

Thrift Store Associate (Boutique)

Reports to: Thrift Store Manager

Type: Part-time (15 hours/week)

Schedule: Tue, Thurs, Sat

Rate of Pay: $13.50/hr

Benefits: Employer-funded Retirement Plan (2%)

Position Overview:

The Thrift Store Associate performs certain tasks in the thrift store, including but not limited to assisting customers, restocking thrift store items, cleaning, and quality control. They will also perform other duties as directed by the Thrift Store Manager. This position will primarily be in charge of managing the Boutique area of the thrift store, which sells unique or brand name items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate is responsible for, but not limited to, the following range of job duties:

Prepare Inventory: Prepare boutique items for display, including sorting and inspecting items, cleaning or minor repairs, adding price tags, taking pictures for online sales if necessary, and determining the appropriate display method.
Price Research: Conduct research on items designated to the boutique area to determine appropriate pricing, using online resources and comparative analysis.
Stocking Shelves: Organize, restock, and tidying merchandise on the sales floor of the boutique area, ensuring a neat and appealing presentation of items. May include posting items online for sale as well.
Customer Assistance: Provide excellent customer service, whether it is working at the register or on the floor, by greeting shoppers, answering questions, assisting in locating items, and maintaining a friendly attitude in all interactions
Processing Sales: Operate the cash register efficiently, handling cash and credit transactions accurately while providing receipts to customers and bagging items.
Physical Marketing: Assist the store managers in creating and displaying signage within the store that advertises deals and clearly display prices.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to achieve store goals and maintain a positive working environment.
Cleaning: Maintain a clean and organized store, including sweeping floors, dusting shelves, and other general cleaning tasks to provide a welcoming environment for shoppers, volunteers, and staff
Other duties as assigned

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required:

The performance of the job regularly requires sitting for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling.
The Associate may be required to assist moving large and/or heavy objects, such as furniture.
Please notify the Store Manager of any possible restrictions prior to acceptance of the job.

Qualifications and Requirements:

MUST BE PUNCTUAL AND RELIABLE
Basic mathematical skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and calculating percentages
Commitment to excellent customer service
Possess communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal and team-oriented skills
Ability to follow direction, and understand what is being asked of them
Willingness to learn
Promote the values of Community Outreach Ministries with Christ-like attitude and actions
Ability to physically lift 20 or more pounds on a regular basis
Must be self-motivated and take initiative
Has at least one-year online sales experience, E-bay, Facebook marketplace etc.
Open to flexible scheduling

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a retail position, preferably in a second-hand or thrift environment
Experience working with volunteers
Valid Missouri driver’s license and age 25 or older
Prior marketing experience
Be active in a local church and possess good spiritual and emotional health

To apply this position, please submit an application to Mrs. Jennifer McBroom (Thrift Store Manager) at JenniferM@bolivarcom.org, dropping off at Compassion Thrift, or through mail to COM, PO Box 181, Bolivar, MO 65613.

Feel free to also check out volunteer opportunities HERE. We are always looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Thrift Store

Food Pantry

Recycling

Case Management

UCOM Classes

Those interested in volunteering may apply online.

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