Retail Cashier - Habitat for Humanity ReStore Corning NY

ReStore Sales Associate / Cashier

Reports To: ReStore Supervisor

Position Summary

The ReStore Sales Associate is responsible for providing outstanding customer service while supporting the daily retail operations of the ReStore. This role serves as a key point of contact for customers, donors, and volunteers, ensuring a positive shopping and donation experience while supporting the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Steuben County.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers, donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Greet customers and donors promptly and professionally, while assisting with questions or needs.
• Accurately sort merchandise and process customer purchases using the point-of-sale system, ensuring items are categorized properly to support sales tracking and donation reporting.
• Demonstrate interest in and knowledge of retail merchandise, including vintage items, antiques, home décor, and modern furniture.
• Process cash transactions accurately, including receiving payments and providing correct change.
• Balance and count the cash drawer at the end of each shift according to store procedures.
• Follow all organizational and store policies and procedures.
• Support overall store operations by assisting with tasks such as answering phones, assisting customers and donors, merchandising, pricing, cleaning, operating the register, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment in support of the mission and goals of Habitat for Humanity.

Position Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role is customer-facing and often serves as the first point of contact and representative of the organization.
• Must be available Tuesday through Saturday 9-5. This part-time postion will range from 10 hours to 29 hours weekly.
• Ability to accurately handle cash, make change, open and close registers, and balance a cash drawer.
• Comfortable using a computer-based point-of-sale system, credit card machine, and answering incoming phone calls professionally.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with customers, donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to perform physical activities throughout the shift, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Ability to remain on your feet for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and lift items over 50 pounds with team assistance and appropriate equipment.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person