Our small but mighty Thrift Boutique is hiring a retail associate! We work just doors away from some of the city's best food, drinks, art, and events, in the heart of the Montavilla neighborhood. We're looking for a kind, friendly, and responsible person to join our team and be a part of this excellent community.

We are a small secondhand shop carefully packed with as much great stuff as we can fit into it, and a small team where everyone depends on each other. Everybody does a little bit of everything here. No one will be stuck doing the same thing all the time. You'll participate in all aspects of shop life. You'll balance your time between working the cash register and otherwise assisting customers, merchandising, cleaning and organizing, window displays, and taking on side projects such as social media posts, volunteer support, and community events.

We're looking for people who are versatile and will be able to jump in wherever to fulfill the store's needs - that being said, we cultivate a team that plays to everyone's strengths, so we'll do our best to bring you into opportunities to do your favorite things and learn more about what you're interested in. This is a workplace where you’re encouraged to share your creative ideas and vision!

What you'll do:

Work the cash register and Square point of sale system

Assist customers with fitting room and return unwanted items to stock

Help keep the store clean, easy to explore, and looking cute

Assist with creating window and interior displays

Assist with curating a wide range of merchandise

Assist with processing and pricing merchandise

Keep store stocked by replenishing product throughout the day

Keep the stockrooms organized

Support volunteers with their assigned tasks

Assist with pop up and community events

Other duties as necessary

Desired Qualifications:

Available to work 16-32 hours per week

Punctual and reliable

Open and consistent communication skills

Ability to take initiative and pitch in where needed

Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Welcoming, respectful, and helpful customer service skills

Collaborative team member

A passion for style and vintage items is a plus

Physical Requirements:

This is a physical job. You will assist with sorting and displaying clothing, books, and small home goods, and be standing or walking around the store for up to 100% of your shift. You may be occasionally required to lift up to 30 lbs.

Work Schedule

Current store hours are from 10AM - 5PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The retail associate schedule will be between 9AM - 5:30PM on days the store is open, with shifts starting between 9AM and 10AM and ending between 5PM and 5:30PM.

We try to provide some flexibility in scheduling to meet your needs, but applicants who can be reliably available to work this schedule will receive stronger consideration.

Location:

Our store is conveniently located on the 72 and 20 Trimet lines. There is also a lot of free on-street parking with good lighting and high visibility.

Additional Opportunities

Our culture of promoting from within offers great opportunities for growth and development. The retail associate position may expand with your interests to include:

Full time positions with medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retail management

Merchandising

Online store coordination

Social media coordination

Volunteer management

Event coordination

Community based programs

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave, cell phone stipend, and store discount.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to TheArcUGO@thearcpdx.org

As an equal opportunity employer The Arc of The Portland Metro is committed to assembling a diverse and empowered team regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We honor the diversity of our community and team members and take action to be inclusive in every aspect of our operations.