Part-Time Thrift Store Team Member – Mission-Driven

Job Purpose

This position plays a vital role in promoting and embodying the mission, vision, and values of YUGM. The role is responsible for the everyday functions of the processing or retail side of the YUGM thrift stores, including the new Selah location (opening 2026) and the Mission and Summit Thrift stores.

All Thrift Associate level positions are part-time, but opportunities exist for advancement into full-time roles. Applicants may indicate a preference for either retail or processing; however, assignments may be offered based on current need and best fit determined during the interview process.

At YUGM we are committed to our mission of following Christ in helping people move from homelessness to wholeness, so that every homeless person in Yakima County has the opportunity for permanent life transformation in Jesus Christ. Our mission is rooted in Christian values, and we believe that by combining Love + Professionalism, we focus on achieving meaningful Outcomes that transform lives.

Relationships are at the heart of our work, guiding how we connect with our clients, our team, and our community.

To perform successfully in any role within our organization, employees are expected to exemplify YUGM’s Core Values of Love + Professionalism = Outcomes. These competencies are demonstrated in the following ways:

LOVE

• Enhance Christ’s reputation through personal interactions with others.
• Pursue God personally, relationally, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Be present, authentic, and relationally available in all contexts.
• Demonstrate genuine and sacrificial care for the wellbeing of others.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Be consistently punctual and present at work, meetings, and appointments.
• Meet deadlines and fulfill commitments with thorough follow-through.
• Proactively measure work to ensure continuous learning and improvement.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

OUTCOMES

• Pursue constant growth, learning, and improvement.
• Think creatively, strategically, and spiritually.
• Be regularly sought after for input and value.
• Maintain YUGM’s mission clarity and exemplify a Christ-like attitude under stress.

• Uphold and promote YUGM’s Christian beliefs and behaviors, core values, policies, and procedures with a high level of integrity.
• Develop professional, caring, strengths-based relationships built on truth, respect, encouragement, and trust.
• Provide ministry and show kindness and grace to staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and the community.
• Support initiatives that foster a culture of service, compassion, and faith within the workplace.
• Engage in opportunities to pray for individuals, departments, strategic plans and other YUGM needs.

• Assist the Retail Management Team in building the team by being an example of “revealing Christ” to all staff, donors, and customers.
• Provide a friendly and joyful welcome to all customers when they enter the store and throughout their shopping experience.
• Assist the Retail Management team in register transactions, handling cash, credit card payments, and other non-cash purchases to ensure accuracy and security.
• Work with the Retail Management Team to establish and maintain customer service standards to ensure compliance with the company mission statement and a pleasant shopping experience.
• Work with store staff to maintain the physical appearance of the store on every shift, including communication and restocking of janitorial and restroom supplies, removing safety hazards, cleaning parking lot, sidewalks, windows, doors, floors, break rooms, restrooms, and other public areas.
• Maintain and clean out fitting rooms regularly.
• Assist store staff in stocking shelves and racks to provide customers with maximum shopping opportunities.
• Assist store staff, as needed, to set up or change store displays to create a pleasant environment and entice customers to shop new areas or items.
• Communicate daily all events related to customer service issues, register mistakes, employee issues, or accidents to the manager for proper handling in accordance…