Sales Associate - part-time - Walnut Creek Shoppe

Hospice of the East Bay•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

Hospice of the East Bay (HEB) is a community-based hospice and palliative care program providing services in the home and at our six-bed Hospice facility for terminally ill patients and those in need of palliative care. Care is given to patients and families by an interdisciplinary group. Bereavement care is provided to the family for a minimum of one year after the death. Hospice and palliative care offer a sponsored care program to provide services regardless of patient’s ability to pay. Join a collaborative team recognized as a Great Place to Work® for multiple years. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Retail Area Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring a great customer experience by performing sales and register transactions, and in providing customer service, merchandising and donation process support in the Hospice Thrift Shoppes.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact with volunteers and to work with the public
Familiarity with cash register balancing procedures and ability to count out change
Ability to lift 20 pounds
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, sales and/or cashiering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Opens and closes the store.
Runs the cash register and closes out at the end of day.
Provides excellent customer service.
Assists volunteers as needed.
Receives, screens and prices donations.
Distributes, organizes and processes merchandise as directed by the Retail Area Manager.
Vacuums and cleans Shoppe as needed.
Maintains availability to help customers as well as to deter shoplifting.
Attends meetings as needed.
Explains the Hospice mission to donors and shoppers when asked.
Performs other duties as needed.