Job Description
Shop Assistant - Castlebar
The Role: We are seeking a Permanent Part Time Shop Assistant to support and work alongside our Shop Manager, volunteers, and scheme workers in our Castlebar store.
This is a great opportunity for a team player who is creative and passionate about customer service. Our stores stock a variety of preloved donated items including furniture, clothing, and bric-a-brac.
We have a centrally located Order Fulfilment Centre, which acts as a distribution centre for our shops in the West. This role is part of a network of shops in SVP Retail Division in the West region.
Candidate Requirements:
* Education: Leaving Certificate standard
* Experience: At least 2 years retail experience, ideally some of which will have been gained in the community/voluntary sector
Key Skills:
* Customer-facing experience
* Motivation, excellent customer care skills, and confidence in communication
* Excellent organisation skills, positive outlook, and resilience
* Able to display empathy, patience, and a well-developed sense of humour
* Keen eye for visual merchandising and display
* Self-motivated and takes pride and satisfaction in their own work
* Outgoing and energetic with ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Excellent numerical skills
* Willingness to work in a flexible manner and provide cover for the Shop Manager when required
About Us:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation committed to working for social justice and advocating for a more just and caring society. We employ people to support volunteers in various settings, including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.