Part-Time Thrift Store Associate

Part-Time Thrift Store Associate

Employment Type: Part-Time
Hours: Approximately 22–30 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible schedule required, including some Saturdays

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and community-minded Thrift Store Associate to join our non-profit thrift store team.

Our thrift store plays an important role in supporting our organization and the community we serve. The Thrift Store Associate will help with the day-to-day operation of the store, including assisting customers, operating the cash register, receiving and sorting donations, stocking merchandise, and keeping the store clean, organized, and welcoming.

This is a hands-on position and is well suited to someone who enjoys working with people, staying active, and contributing to their community.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and provide friendly, respectful customer service.
• Operate the cash register/POS system and process purchases accurately.
• Receive donations from community members.
• Sort, inspect, organize, price, and prepare donated items for sale.
• Stock shelves and clothing racks and maintain attractive merchandise displays.
• Help keep the sales floor, donation areas, storage areas, and checkout areas clean and organized.
• Regularly rotate merchandise and help identify items that should be discounted, removed, or recycled.
• Assist customers with questions and help them locate items.
• Support opening and closing procedures as required.
• Follow store procedures for cash handling, donations, health and safety, and loss prevention.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
• Help guide or support volunteers with daily store activities when needed.
• Assist with seasonal sales, promotions, donation drives, and community initiatives.
• Help with light lifting and moving boxes, bags, clothing, and donated merchandise.
• Perform other related duties that support the smooth operation of the thrift store.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is dependable, punctual, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Is friendly, patient, and comfortable interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Has good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Is comfortable working in a busy, hands-on retail environment.
• Can follow procedures and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Is comfortable using or learning a cash register/POS system.
• Is able to stand and move around for extended periods and safely lift and move donated items.
• Understands the importance of treating all customers, donors, volunteers, and community members with dignity and respect.
• Has previous retail, thrift store, customer service, cashier, warehouse, or community organization experience.

Schedule \& Availability

This is a part-time position of approximately 22–30 hours per week. The successful candidate must have flexibility in their availability, as scheduled days and hours may vary depending on operational needs, staff coverage, donations, and store activity.

The thrift store's current operating hours are:

• Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Saturday availability will be required on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Compensation

What We're Looking For

Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, helpful, and genuinely enjoys working with people. Because we are a non-profit organization serving the community, we value team members who understand that our thrift store is more than a retail space—it helps support our programs while providing affordable goods to members of our community.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our customers, donors, volunteers, and staff.

About FDOI \& Friperie Deuxième Vie

Friperie Deuxième Vie is FDOI’s community thrift store, offering affordable clothing, household items, and unique finds to members of the community. Our store receives donated clothing and small household items, which are carefully sorted and prepared for resale with the support of our staff and volunteers.

More than just a thrift store, Friperie Deuxième Vie supports FDOI’s work in the West Island. All proceeds from thrift store sales are reinvested directly into our food bank services, helping us provide essential support to individuals and families in our community.

By joining our thrift store team, you’ll be part of a non-profit organization where your day-to-day work directly contributes to supporting the community we serve.

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.0 – 30.0 per week

Language:

• French (required)
• English (required)

Work Location: In person