Bargain Shop Associate - JBER

Armed Services YMCA of Alaska

Job Title: Bargain Shop Associate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Status: Part Time

Pay: $13.29 an hour

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 - 2:30;
Thursday 12:30 - 6:30;
Saturday 9:00 - 2:30

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Armed Services YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the military community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Bargain Shop Associate executes day‑to‑day store operations including sorting, stocking and retail sale operations. Occasionally may be required to direct operations and volunteers in the absence of the manager.

• Ensures delivery of exceptional customer service to store patrons.
• Sorts items received through donation.
• Hangs, folds and prepares items for display.
• Helps customers find specifically requested items as needed.
• Conducts cash and credit card sale transactions; handles and counts money.
• Devises, plans, and executes store displays and improvements.
• Models relationship‑building skills in all interactions and responds to all customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Bargain Shop Manager or Associate Executive Director.

• Volunteerism:
  Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Communication & Influence:
  Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Functional Expertise:
  Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Emotional Maturity:
  Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess solid organizational skills.
• Must be able to function in various work environments, including administrative areas, retail store floor, and sorting areas.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work assignments with minimal guidance.
• Basic cash handling and cash register experience highly desired.
• Experience with military lifestyles/military community preferred.

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• May occasionally be expected to work at special events outside normal working hours, including some weekends.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

We are proud to be a military spouse, veteran, and military‑affiliated‑friendly organization. Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers are encouraged to apply.