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Vintage Thrift Shop - Gramercy Park - Sales Associate

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Vintage Thrift , a nonprofit thrift shop in Gramercy Park neighborhood is hiring for a full-time position (40 hours a week)-- Sundays, plus four additional weekdays.
The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:
knowledge of 20th century furniture, decorative art, fine art; thrift/ antiques background a plus
knowledge of vintage & contemporary designer clothing and brands
visual merchandising & display skills
strong customer service skills
organizational ability & ability to multitask
conscientious work ethic, initiative & can-do attitude
craft or fix-it skills: we do a lot of little minor repairs, the job calls for a detail-oriented person with the ability to effectively work with their hands-- assembling & disassembling items, wrapping delicate objects, polishing silver, etc.
super neat, legible handwriting
You'll be expected to assist customers & donors at the register; ring sales, wrap and bag items; help to clean, sort, and price incoming donations; help to clean, organize and merchandise the store (which occasionally includes A FAIR AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL LABOR-- such as helping to move furniture on a dollie, climbing ladders, helping to roll rugs, moving heavy bags of donations to & fro, etc.).
It's a job that can be dirty, but it's a fun and satisfying environment for those with an appreciation of vintage clothing & furnishings. We expect all employees to work hard, multitask, and show initiative.
Please submit your resume, but more importantly, please also submit a brief casual cover letter (just a paragraph or two) telling us a little about yourself and why you're a good candidate for the job.
PLEASE DO NOT reply to this ad by phone or in person, we prefer to read resumes/ cover letters first, then schedule interviews. Thank you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Shift:
Day shift
Work Location: In person