NOVA Thrift Shop
Fulltime Sales Associate – Job Announcement
NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is the comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50-year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known across many disciplines and the community at large for its exceptional services and professionalism. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success -- serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community at large on violence prevention in our community, and providing top-ranked professional training.
The NOVA Thrift Shop, located on route 313, just minutes north of Doylestown, is a friendly and fun place with 7500 SF of retail space. Under the supervision of the Thrift Shop Store Manager, the Sales Associate will be joining a dedicated and hardworking team of 11 staff and over 70 volunteers who are passionate about NOVA’s mission.
Responsibilities:
· Assisting in sales of merchandise.
· Setting up merchandise displays.
· Receiving and processing donations, including triaging.
· Working as a cashier.
· Assisting volunteers with check-out.
· Participates in general everyday straightening and clean-up.
Qualifications:
· A commitment to supporting NOVA’s mission and philosophy.
· Experience working in retail. 1-2 years preferred.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· A positive, outgoing, flexible, friendly, and energetic person who takes initiative.
· Reliable and trustworthy.
· Must be able to bend, stretch, and stand on feet for multiple hours.
· Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds unassisted.
· Experience working as a volunteer in a community organization is a plus.
· Strong verbal and organizational skills are a plus.
· Must meet PA State background check requirements (PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint Check) at hire and every five years thereafter.
NOVA is an AA/EOE. The compensation package includes the following components:
· Competitive Annual Salary
· Medical & Dental (1st day of the month following hire; Employee premiums paid in full by NOVA)
· Short-term & long-term disability (After 90-days of employment; Premiums paid in full by NOVA)
· Life insurance policy (After 90-days of employment; Premium paid in full by NOVA)
· Quarterly contribution to Profit Sharing Pension Plan (1st quarter following 1 year of employment)
· Voluntary contribution to 401K Plan (1st quarter following 1 year of employment)
· Generous Paid-Time-Off policy (after 90-days of employment) and 12 paid holidays per year
Hours of Operation: The shop is open for retail 7 days per week. Retail hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.51 per hour. 37.5 hrs./wk.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.51 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person