Shop Assistant – Lanigan Thrift Shop

2024-06-04 | Mennonite Central Committee | Lanigan | SK | Canada

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Lanigan, SK
Canada, Saskatchewan, Lanigan

Applications due: 14 Jun, 2024
Job Synopsis

MCC is the relief, development and peace agency of the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in North America. MCCS staff reflect MCC’s mission, beliefs and values in the workplace and in interactions with individuals, agencies and businesses in the broader community.

This role requires 8 weeks of 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) between July 2nd and August 31st, 2024.


Job Details

Hourly Employee Part Time

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

The MCC Thrift Shop movement was started 50 years ago in Altona, Manitoba. MCCS Thrift Shops seek to be a friendly, caring presence in their community, showing value and respect to all. Practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God’s creation and raising funds for MCC are also key components to the mission statement of the Thrift Shops.

The Shop Assistant is accountable to the Manager who will provide direction for the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the Shop Assistant. This is a part-time, term position ending August 31st, 2023.

Daily work hours are typically 9:00am – 5:30pm, including various Saturdays per month, with the final schedule determined by the Manager.

Key Responsibilties
Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting MCC’s values of peacemaking, respect for all and unconditional love through daily interactions with volunteers, donors and customers.
  • Follow the MCCS Thrift Shop Mission Statement, and the wishes and directives of the Shop Board, under the guidance of the Manager.
  • Communicate the MCC mission and values and the mission of the Thrift Shop in a positive manner to donors, volunteers and customers.
  • Demonstrate positive attitude, integrity and honesty.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm about working with a variety of people, both volunteers and customers, and acknowledging the "customer comes first" approach.
  • Communicate clearly and accurately to ensure effective store operations.
  • Adapt to feedback and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and display knowledge of all products and MCC's mission statement.
  • Assist with social media campaigns, where possible and at the direction of management.
  • Assist in the daily operation of the shop including:
    • Sort, tag, price and put out donations;
    • Assist and support customers,
    • Assist and support volunteers,
    • Operate the cash register, etc.
    • Clean & organize as needed (sales floor, storage areas, bathrooms, etc)
  • Model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace and community.
  • Carry out other duties which arise in the work environment, under the Manager’s direction.

Pop up Event Duties:
    • In collaboration with the Manager, plan for 2-3 pop up events throughout the summer.
    • Coordinate the collection of merchandise for the pop up events, in collaboration with other Shop staff and volunteers.
    • Oversee all aspects of the pop up events including (but not limited to), pricing, merchandising, and the sale of items, ensuring best practices for sales are implemented.
    • Connect with interested hosting venues and ensure hosting agreements are in place.

Note: Physical labour is involved in this position, sometimes requiring the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Start Date

02 Jul, 2024

Term Length

8 Weeks

Salary Details

Base salary: $17. Paid hourly, with vacation pay paid out

Benefits

NA

Location Description

Saskatchewan has approximately 1 million people, 35% living in rural areas. The majority are 2nd-to-5th generation Canadians of European descent; 15% are of First Nations origin, 5% Metis. About 700 people arrive in the province each year as refugees.

The MCC constituency includes 96 churches, most belonging to Mennonite Church Saskatchewan and the SK Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Rosthern Junior College, a Mennonite high school is also a part of the constituency.

The Community Gift & Thrift is located at 14 Main Street in Lanigan.

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