Job Title: Seasonal Sales Associate (November 20 to December 30*)
FLSA Status: Part-time (16-20 hours/week), Non-Exempt, Non-Union
Salary: $21.22 per hour

*Must have weekend availability
Who we are: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco through San Mateo and the northern half of Santa Clara County. Our work means 6,300 lives saved each year. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org .
Who you are: Assisting in the daily operation of the Furchandise retail store in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, you have strong customer service skills, performing cashier functions, keeping regular inventory, merchandising and updating window and instore displays and providing superior customer service. You also have a passion for animal welfare, providing care for the adoptable cats on-site, which includes feeding and cleaning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Acknowledge each customer that comes into the store in a courteous and professional manner and perform all duties in a safe and efficient 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.
• Works professionally with the public, customers and co-workers and volunteers.
• 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Upon hire, must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (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 also be available to work weekends.
Excellent Benefits Package Available
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Plan

Available to all employees with pets:
• Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
• Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.

For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

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