Mounds View Square Mall
2565 County Road 10
Mounds View, MN 55110

Northwest Youth & Family Services
3490 Lexington Avenue North, Suite #205
Shoreview, MN 55126

Purpose of Position:

This position is primarily responsible for conducting the retail business operations so that customers have a quality shopping experience. Penny Pincher’s Thrift Store is a program of Northwest Youth & Family Services that also operates as a non-profit training site for our Youth Employment Training program.

Examples of Duties:

• Create friendly, welcoming atmosphere for customers
• Assist customers as needed
• Complete sales transactions accurately
• Maintain a clean and organized store
• Display clothes, house wares and furniture in attractive and “easy to shop” manner
• Manage the flow and volume of merchandise on the floor
• Co-develop and implement PR strategies
• Determine the value and worth of donated items. Research the worth of donated items when unknown
• Price merchandise for display on showroom floor
• Record and report sales data as needed
• Work cooperatively with youth and NYFS staff to insure smooth functioning of Youth Employment Training program
• Support Youth Employment Training program participant’s effort.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience working in a retail setting
• Knowledge and/or experience of thrift store operations (preferred)
• Must have good customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
• Must be able to lift furniture and set up tables weighing 20 pounds
• Basic computer skills (preferred).