Thrift Store Associate
Categories Other
Expires Feb 20, 2026
Description
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) is a nonprofit agency committed to supporting residents and workers of the Jacksonville Beaches community by providing essential services including food, housing assistance, financial support, and other basic needs. We are a trusted resource for individuals and families in crisis, empowering them with the tools and support necessary for stability and hope.
In partnership with Thrift Store Manager, the Thrift Store Associate is responsible for assisting in managing inventory levels, engaging store customers and volunteers, implementing sales strategies as directed, and assuring that operations are consistent with BEAM policies.
Essential duties and responsibilities
• In partnership with Store Manager, assure inventory will provide appropriate sales to meet store sales targets. Monitor store inventories and seasonal needs. • In partnership with Volunteer Director, train, support and retain volunteer store clerks. • Create a welcoming and engaging customer experience. • Assure cash is secure and appropriately accounted for. Run register receipts, complete sales summary and verify cash for deposit. • Support the processing of donated items, manage the rotation of items and the disposal of donated items in a timely manner. Place, display and/or presents items in an attractive manner. • Provide support to all thrift sites and other BEAM functions as requested. • Must be able to meet production goals in a timely fashion while maintaining a set standard of practice.
Qualifications
• At BEAM, our work is guided by a shared commitment to our mission and to one another. We seek team members who strive to be humble, driven, and self-aware—bringing initiative, collaboration, and thoughtful awareness to their work and the Beaches Community we serve • We are a very team and relationship-oriented organization that takes our work very seriously, not so much ourselves. • If you want to join a fast-paced fun team that is making a difference in people’s lives, this is the place for you! • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule with availability to work weekends. • May be exposed to dust, debris, animal hair, and any number of allergens. • Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment. • This position requires full-time on-site attendance at BEAM Thrift locations Physical requirements • Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs. • Must be able to tolerate a lot of bending, stooping, and squatting. • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Education and Experience
• Commitment to BEAM’s mission to provide emergency assistance and a path to economic stability • High School diploma • Retail experience highly desirable • Ability to direct and motivate others • Ability to manage sales data accurately • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. • Ability to build positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders • Excellent verbal communication skills • Self-motivated and trustworthy • Ability to organize and prioritize work, and to work independently with little supervision • Be prepared to handle daily unforeseen tasks and challenges
Salary/Salary Range
$16 – 17/hour, depending on experience
How to Apply
Please submit a resume to Recruiting@JaxBeam.org.