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SalarySummary: The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Look Again Resale Shop in Alexandria, VA seeks a part-time assistant retail shop manager (every other weekend required) to join our team. The position presents the opportunity to direct and coordinate the activities of the store. (Approximately 16 hours - Saturday and Sunday days - every other weekend required)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Directly supervises employees and volunteers in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Plans, assigns, and directs work to employees and volunteers.
- Handles complains and problem resolutions.
- Welcomes and assists customers and donors.
- Researches merchandise values and item history.
- Assists customers in loading and unloading merchandise.
- Uses a Square point of sale system to conduct transactions for customers.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma (or GED) or higher
- 2+ years in a related position, or equivalent combination of education and experience - experience in thrift, resale, retail clothing, retail home goods, etc. a plus.
- Must be available to reliably work rotating weekends (at least 2 weekends per month, approximately 16 hours)
- Experience using a computerized cash register system (Square)
- Supervising and management experience (keyholder experience)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient analytical and mathematical skills
- Basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Must speak, read, write English
- Interest in thrift, resale, and secondhand shopping
Work Environment:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, push and carry items as needed.
- Typical retail store setting
- Will regularly be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Experience level:
- 2 years
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
