Clothing Store Associate

TITLE:  Clothing Store Associate 

TERM: 4 Month Summer Term (August 31, 2024)

LOCATION: 661 Main Street 

DEPARTMENT: Administration 

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Manager 

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week 

Main Street Project Inc. (MSP) is a not-for-profit charitable community health center with a mandate to address the social determinants of health which give rise to issues of addiction, physical, and mental health issues and homelessness. MSP uses housing-first and harm reduction principles in the provision of a safe, respectful and accessible place for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the community.

MSP plans to set up a no cost retail-style clothing store for our participants and community members in the lower level of our Emergency Shelter. The clothing shop will simulate a retail experience, offering a comfortable and welcoming environment where people can choose what works for them instead of receiving a hand out. Our focus will be on providing an inclusive and respectful shopping experience ensuring that our guests live with dignity as we help set them up for success on their path forward.

As a Store Associate, you are to provide excellent service to guests, sort incoming product, receive donations and assist the Store Manager in the maintenance of all store operations. On a daily basis you will positively impact our guests, donors, and the community in which we operate.

Our ideal candidate is a retail and community enthusiast who is service focused, can maintain their composure, and has the ability to communicate and build relationships. In doing so, the candidate will be action oriented, caring, and will strive to become an expert in their role through continuous self-development and learning.

• Acknowledge guests and assist with their shopping needs

• Maintaining neat and orderly shop floor, and dressing rooms 

• Ensure that the shop is clean, restocked, and properly organized

• Answer the telephone in a professional manner

• Replenish product

• Receive, assist, and thank guests for their donations

• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. to lift and move boxes and bags of donated items

• Sort through donations and evaluate items for quality and condition

• Place clothing on hangers and items on racks, distribute to the appropriate area on the shop floor

• Assist with managing volunteer groups with clothing sorting and distribution

• Coordinate off-season items for storage. 

• Assist with donation drives.

• Approachable with good interaction/people skills

• Good written and oral English 

• Eye for detail

• Dependability

• Ability to push, pull, bend, crouch, twist, lift and carry

• Possess the ability to learn sorting procedures, and product display guidelines

• Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada

• Based on the funding requirements for this position, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and refugee act for the duration of the employment. (Social Insurance Numbers that start with 900 will not qualify under this funding) 

• 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. 

Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves, where culture, language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and service provide a passionate fast paced community environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. You will experience firsthand the impact of our work in our community.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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