Thrift Store Assistant

The Thrift Store Assistant for St Matthews Catholic Church reports to the Thrift Store Manager and is responsible for moving furniture and large donations and providing general services related to the satisfactory operation of the parish thrift store.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Actively promotes the vision and mission of the Thrift Store to customers and volunteers.
• Greets customers and ascertains what each customer wants or needs.
• Assists customers with loading and unloading of furniture and other large donations.
• Describes merchandise and explains use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
• Recommends, selects, and helps locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Computes sales prices, total purchases and receives and processes cash or credit payment.
• Answers questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Helps organize and maintain store inventory.
• Helps to maintain a clean, attractive, and safe environment.
• Drives for the store as needed.
• Assists the Food Pantry with weekly food pickup.
• Performs other duties as assigned.