DEPARTMENT Family Store
REPORTS TO: Family Store Manager
SUPERVISES: Volunteers
STATUS: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
SCHEDULE: up to 29 hours weekly (seasonal as needed up to 40 hours)
FUNCTION: To support the ongoing mission of The Salvation Army by maintaining standards and facilitating sales and donations at the Portsmouth Corps Family Store
-Perform basic math functions to collect payments and make change
-Supervise family store volunteers in absence of store manager
-Maintain accurate sales and customer records according to policy
-Participate in operation of the cash register, maintenance and sales recording.
-Uphold pricing and store policy set by store manager.
-Participate in staff training as needed.
-Comply with all applicable laws and regulations for thrift store operation.
-Assist with intake, sorting, and pricing.
-Open and/or close store as scheduled.
-Memorize product locations throughout the store and be able to direct customers or make suggestions
-Collect payments and bag purchases for customers
-Maintain accurate cash drawer
-Take a tally of the funds in the cash register when required during a shift and produce transaction reports
-Keep the checkout area clean and orderly
-Appropriately represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in every circumstance, treating customers and clients alike with dignity and respect.
-Perform all duties in compliance with Salvation Army policies and regulations.
-Perform other duties as needed and/or directed by the Officer in charge.
The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
We fight with love.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
