J O B   D E S C R I P T I O N

 

GENERAL STATEMENT:  The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

 

MISSION STATEMENT:  The 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 love for God.  Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

JOB SUMMARY:  General retail clerk duties.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED Minimum of one (1) year experience in one or more of the following fields preferred: retail and customer service

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Interacts with Thrift Store customers and referral clients Creates and maintains store displays and shelves Prices and inventories merchandise and donations Cleans and maintains retail and production areas Cleans the outdoor area of the Thrift Store and maintains/cuts the grass around the yard/parking area. Carry out special projects as assigned by management Serves on the Emergency Disaster Services team as approved by Corps Officers and directed by the Operations Manager/ EDS Liaison Respond to disaster exercises and actual disasters

                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                           

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Work under stressful conditions Interact with others with courtesy and tact Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines Complete projects on schedule Maintain confidentiality Maintain regular and punctual work attendance

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision;  pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; travelling by various means, including aircraft.

 

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies

 

SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Retail sales or other related experience Pleasant demeanor and ability to work closely with the general public Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines Travel off-island as necessary

 

EQUIPMENT NEEDS: Use cash register, facsimile, video surveillance equipment, calculator, other office equipment.

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and Outdoor at the Thrift Store; meetings and other activities at the Administrative Offices and at other Salvation Army venues.