Full Time Retail Associate

Pay: $16.00 to $16.00 per hour

General Description

• The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry.
• Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.
• We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose.

As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Essential Functions:
As a member of

staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values; purposefully

seek

to

establish

and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.
Cashiering:
Greet customers entering the store offering friendly customer service. Answer any questions, (i.e., where is the bathroom, store hours, pricing policies, etc.) Be knowledgeable to answer in

a

accurate professional

manner.
Receive payment by cash, credit card, or automatic

debits cards. Receive, or

verify

and accept vouchers from shelter residents, for products sold in the

store.
Organize, restock, and arrange display merchandise throughout

store. Keep stock

of, and

replenish as needed; bags, boxes, register tape, candy, pens,

staples

and other tools as needed for full operation at the

register.
Input customer information for database
Express the Christian Views of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, and if

so

inspired write a

scripture on the front board for patrons to

read.
Issue receipts, and upon Manager Approval,

credits

slips, or alternate exchange to customers to resolve any sale

issues. Keep

accurate

change in drawer and let someone know when dollar bills or fives are low

to ensure we can make change for higher

bills Maintain clean and orderly checkout

areas. provide great customer

service Assist

in the stocking and rotation of

merchandise Continually serve as a positive role model for all employees, shelter

participants

and

customers Being a

roll

model and teacher to guest doing Christian service hours and job training.

Warehouse/Receiving/Donation Attendant: Assist

donors with unloading cars & carrying in donations. Provide receipts to donors,

inputing

customer information into

computer

and

greet

with

polite

and friendly

demeanor.
Operate Forklift for loading and unloading merchandise.
Sort, Collect and disburse, bag/box all donations brought in and prepare it for

appropriate pricing

and distribution out to the sales

floor. Sort, clean, organize, and

donations

as they are brought in, discarding

un-salable

items while

utilizing

space allotted for separated

merchandise. Always

assist

other attendants in keeping

the area

neat and

clean.
Take discarded items out to the compacter

in a timely manner

so as not to let pail overflow or not be ready for continued

use Assist

the donation truck

driver

loading or unloading donations

or

purchased

merchandise for customers out on the sales floor.
Demonstrate consistent positive behavior with all internal and external customers and professionally communicate our donation policies and

procedures. Attend

training/meetings as scheduled by

Management. Responsible for

maintaining

a safe working

environment. Being a role model

and teacher

to

guest doing Christian service hours

and

job training.
Driver
Duties:
Ability to become an authorized driver
Maintain authorized driver status
Plans and completes an efficient delivery/pickup route for the day
Loads /Unloads delivery vehicles with care
Ability to drive safely.
Ability to use navigation tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Highly ethical with the ability to make smart,

timely

decisions.
Ability to carry out a
series
 of
instructions
 without constant supervision.
Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times
Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly
Personal Attributes and Values:
Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him.
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and

in accordance with

the employee handbook.
Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and

hurting

and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.
Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external

partners Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid

decisions;

demonstrates

excellent integrity. Flexible, cooperative spirit Possess and promote a drug,

nicotine

free

lifestyle.
Working Conditions/Physical Factors:
  Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%;

Continuously = 67%-100% Work will

predominately require

individual

to

stand. Equipment/Tools Used: Computer Register Pricing gun Phone Driving Mission vehicle Forklift KGM Vehicles Education/Experience and/or Certification: Prefer

retail

and customer service

experience High School Diploma or Equivalent Forklift Certification

• Training

available Valid

Driver’s

License

preferred Clean Driving Record

Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a NICOTINE FREE MINISTRY.
We desire that all applicants feel comfortable in a Christian environment. All Staff members participate in prayer and Bible Study and need to be comfortable with a lifestyle of prayer and worship that is integrated into day-to-day job functions. As a result, the following information is requested as a bona fide occupation qualification.
In your Cover Letter or Resume Please include 3 References, Name, phone, email and Relationship. Please exclude family and close friends. You can include your Pastor.