Seasonal Sales Associate (Hillsdale)

$44,138 - $44,138/Yr

Peninsula Humane Society & Spca - Burlingame, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Burlingame, CA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Seasonal Sales Associate at Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Furchandise retail store during the busy holiday season. This part-time role focuses on providing excellent customer service, managing sales transactions, maintaining inventory, and caring for adoptable cats on-site. The position requires weekend availability and a passion for animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge each customer in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain visual displays of merchandise in a neat and organized fashion.
• Process sales utilizing the point of sales and credit card processing systems.
• Maintain an accurate and balanced cash drawer at all times and generate daily sales reconciliations.
• Stock merchandise and ensure proper placement on the selling floor.
• Sort and price merchandise in accordance with store guidelines.
• Maintain a presence on the selling floor to discourage theft.
• Assist in mentoring and training volunteers as needed.
• Transfer adoptable cats from Hillsdale to the Lantos Center on Sunday evenings.
• Feed adoptable cats.
• Provide clean water for adoptable cats.
• Keep cages and litterboxes clean.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of computerized cash management system and ability to learn proper cash management procedures.
• Possess a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record to be insured by PHS/SPCA insurance.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Must be available to work weekends.

Benefits

• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions for employees with pets.
• Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at retail stores.