Job Description
Lifelong AIDS Alliance is a non-profit community agency committed to preventing the spread of HIV, providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS

DEFINITION:
The primary role of the Thrift Store Sales Associate is to assist in all elements of the Thrift Store operations. The Sales Associate reports to the Thrift Store Manager. This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-union, regular position. Weekends may be required.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Maintain a regular and timely attendance.
2.    Operating cash register competently.
3.    Assisting customers courteously.
4.    Accepting/sorting usable donations / rejecting unacceptable donations courteously.
5.    Assisting in maintaining the store’s cleanliness, safety, and merchandise presentation.
6.    Working effectively as a team member.
7.    Creating and implementing daily work plan under direction of supervisor.
8.    Utilizing price guides and/or supervisor's direction to price consistently and accurately.
9.    Perform all assigned duties of position.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Attend and participate in team and all-staff meetings.
2.    Participate in Lifelong Team Building trainings and events.
3.    Remain active in the recruitment and appreciation of volunteers.
4.    Participate in Lifelong’s Employee Performance Management Process.  
5.    Demonstrate ability to work effectively and productively with others (including supervisors, colleagues, volunteers and clients).
6.    Regular and reliable attendance, with regular and reliable hours as defined by your supervisor.
7.    Commitment to the HIV/AIDS issue and to the work of Lifelong AIDS Alliance.
8.    Demonstrate ability to work with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicity’s, sexual orientation and lifestyle.
9.    Maintain confidentiality of financial, donor and client records.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Two or more years of thrift store or retail experience.
•    Able to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
•    Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
•    Possess an understanding of professional boundaries.
•    Experience working with cash register desired
•    Professional phone skills
•    Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
•    Ability to respond quickly to change.
•    Ability to develop good working relationships with internal and external customers.
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk up one flight of stairs.
•    Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
•    Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule that will include evenings and weekends.

Candidates for employment at Lifelong should be aware that this is a unique work environment in which topics of sexuality and sexual orientation are an integral part of our everyday prevention and care work and are often discussed openly. Individuals who are uncomfortable with such topics, discussions and the occasional related graphic representations may choose not to work at Lifelong.