MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY: The Cashier is the principal recipient of cash and credit card payments for merchandise sold to customers of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. This position will operate the register in providing clothing, household goods and furniture to needy individuals and families of the District Council's 11 Conferences, and with proceeds from sales of the remaining merchandise it receives through donations from the public, the Thrift Store defrays operating expenses to fund other programs of the District Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

· Greet customers as they enter the store and again when they are ready to check out

· Keep display cases stocked and orderly

· Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate parties

· Ring individual items on the cash register, accept payment, and make proper change

· Accurately fill out credit cards which must be accompanied by a picture ID.

· Provide a receipt to every customer and bag their purchases

· Assist customers with directions to various "departments" and answer their questions.

· Keep register closed and locked when not recording a sale

· Maintain a clean, neat work area and sales floor. 

· Assist with stocking priced items. 

· Maintain clean dressing rooms as well as return items to racks.

· Help enforce all store policies while keeping in mind our mission.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Comply with all applicable training requirements

· Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures

· Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs

· Contribute positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team

· Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

· Able to speak, write and understand English

· Possess basic computer skills

· Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups

· Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

· Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task

· Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results

· Excellent communication and listening skills

· Possess strong work ethics

· Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening

· Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business

· Must have reliable transportation

· Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process

· Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion

· Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally

· A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance

· Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

· Ability to operate the cash register, credit card machines and other office equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

· This position requires a high school diploma or GED certificate

· At least one to two years of experience in a retail environment