Job description

Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store

Cashier & Store Associate

Art From Scrap (AFS) is a retail store located in downtown Santa Barbara. The store operates by accepting donations from businesses and homes in our community, and providing a space for patrons to discover these unique finds and treasures that would otherwise be sent to the landfill. Art From Scrap is a program of Explore Ecology, a non profit providing environmental education to the Santa Barbara County community.

The AFS Cashier & Store Associate’s primary role is to operate the cash register, help maintain the store and provide a smooth and pleasant experience for customers. Main duties include: assisting customers on the floor, operating the cash register, organizing and maintaining the store retail space, and helping with opening and closing tasks when relevant.

Pay Range: $15.50 per hour

Role and Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Greet patrons when entering or leaving the establishment
• Provide courteous, friendly and efficient customer service
• Provide customers with accurate, positive information about the Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store and Explore Ecology’s programs
• Guide customers and provide relevant information, resolve or escalate customer complaints

Cash Register & Checkout

• Customer checkout: ring up sales, bag items, collect payments, issue change, and give receipts
• Operate the cash register: handle cash or credit transactions with customers using cash register system
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning/end of shift to ensure amounts are correct

OtherStore Duties

• Accept donations during scheduled drop off times
• Process items according to AFS pricing procedures
• Ensure item pricing is correct: research items to allow for accurate pricing and file items in appropriate locations on the sales floor
• Communicate with the team in a productive and professional manner

Work Environment

• Standing, bending, and stooping, for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Extensive contact with the public
• Unassisted heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.)
• Comfortable interacting with children

Scheduling

• Shift Work Exclusively
• Must be able to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday), as scheduled.
• Part Time: approximately 15-20 hours per week / 3 shifts: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (potential schedule below, hours may shift)
• Wednesdays: 11am-6:30pm
• Thursdays: 11am-6:30pm
• Saturdays: 10:30am-4:30pm

Additional Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School or GED preferred

Preferred Skills

• Previous customer service experience
• Technical experience operating a cash register
• Basic knowledge of art supplies and materials

Please visit our website to learn more about Art From Scrap and our other programs: https://exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap/.

Explore Ecology actively promotes an environment of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support all employees regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, and/or physical disability that does not inhibit the performance of the specific core tasks of this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Barbara, CA 93101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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