FTE 1.00
Compensation Type Hourly
Salary Minimum $16.25
Benefits
Location City Leamington
Location Country Canada
Location Description
Applications Close Date May 16, 2021
Start Date Jun 21, 2021
Start Date Flexible
Term Length 8 weeks
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.
Required
Self-motivated and willing to take initiative while at the same time willing to work as a team with staff and volunteers
Ability to create an atmosphere of a positive Christian presence within the shop
Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
Willing and able to work with a variety of people in a friendly way
As a retail business – must be willing and able to work a variety of hours including evenings and Saturdays
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently
Requires about 7.5 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in a standard workday
Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of a stool or a ladder when necessary
Sitting may be required only intermittently and occasionally
Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions
Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Internet)
Healthy balance of patience and energy
Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding
Police vulnerable sector check (required upon hire)
Legally able to work in Canada
As this role is funded through Canada Summer Jobs,
To be eligible, youth must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market
Preferred
Experience working with volunteers
Awareness of second hand market, retail trends and merchandising
Knowledge of antiques and collectibles
Job Synopsis This Canada Summer Jobs position is responsible for keeping up with inventory flow in a fast paced, high capacity setting. This is a 8 week contract, 35 hours weekly. There are 2 positions available.
The Associate’s assignments will mainly be in the workroom, including the receiving area: loading and unloading vehicles and sorting donated items, in the workroom area: cleaning and pricing donated and seasonal goods, and maintaining a flow of goods to the retail floor.
The Associate will also assist in the retail area as needed: as a cashier, merchandising and replenishing shelves while maintaining shop cleanliness.
The Associate will work in close collaboration with all of the Co-ordinators/Managers of the shop and is accountable to the General Manager.
As required, the Associate will receive health and safety training including WHMIS and First AID, CPR upon hire.
Thrift on Mill seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the 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 this and other MCCO Thrift Shops.
MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 57 countries with 716 partners, 1133 staff and 40,000 volunteers.
Challenges
Key Responsibilities This Canada Summer Jobs position is responsible for keeping up with inventory flow in a fast paced, high capacity setting.
The Associate’s assignments will mainly be in the workroom, including the receiving area: loading and unloading vehicles and sorting donated items, in the workroom area: cleaning and pricing donated and seasonal goods, and maintaining a flow of goods to the retail floor.
The Associate will also assist in the retail area as needed: as a cashier, merchandising and replenishing shelves while maintaining shop cleanliness.
The Associate will work in close collaboration with all of the Co-ordinators/Managers of the shop and is accountable to the General Manager.
As required, the Associate will receive health and safety training including WHMIS and First AID, CPR upon hire.
Thrift on Mill seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the 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 this and other MCCO Thrift Shops.
MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 57 countries with 716 partners, 1133 staff and 40,000 volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
General
- Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador for MCC mission and values in every interaction with customers and donors; providing excellent customer service
- Support Co-ordinators/Managers as needed to meet the demands of daily operations
- Assist with special events and projects as needed
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers
- Greet customers and donors, respond to questions and provide outstanding customer service.
Workroom and Retail
- Comply with all policy and regulations regarding donation acceptance
- Work in conjunction with other staff to ensure the smooth flow of recycling, garbage and other waste to appropriate areas
- Assist staff and volunteers with unloading donor’s vehicles
Utilize the POS system to cash customers out or administer returns, covering cash when needed
- Assist staff and volunteers with loading rePurpose truck and unloading donors’ vehicles
- Be proactive in maintaining clean work spaces that meet health & safety standards, in the workroom and on the retail floor
- Assist in the ongoing organization of receiving area, workroom, rePurpose Centre items and seasonal storage
- Sort, clean and price donations in various departments as needed
- Use a discernable eye when dealing with antiques and collectibles, ensuring one of a kind pieces are brought to the attention of the appropriate assistant manager
- Assist in maintaining the stock on the floor and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor when needed
Other
- Assist with kitchen responsibilities (set up, clean up, etc.)
- Share the news about MCC and MCC Thrift Shops in the community
- Perform other job related duties as assigned
- Participate in MCCO orientations, provincial meetings, Peace Conference and Staff Development Day
- Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use personal gifts within this community and model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful interaction with others
- Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ’s unconditional love to those with whom you work, including colleagues, partner agencies, the homeless and marginalized
- Answer inquiries about MCC from constituency and general public; communicate MCC’s values
- Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and the public
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