Bookstore Sales Associate (Part-time) Job at Mariners Church, Irvine, CA

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  • Mariners Church
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description



Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

Job Description



The Sales Associate is responsible for greeting guests, performing sales, guest service responsibilities, and maintaining bookstore standards of operation, reporting to the Bookstore Director. This is a part time position. The schedule includes weekends and additional time during the week for a total of 15-20 hours, and extended hours during events and holidays. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Responsibilities

  • Actively seek out guests to greet and welcome in the store, assess their needs, and provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Knowledge of the products in the store and communicate product knowledge to our guests. Helps guests with bible translation selection.
  • Maintain the store cleanliness and orderly standard. 
  • Maintain daily stock assignments.
  • Support the Receivers by placing labels on the new merchandise for the Merchandise Manager to display on the sales floor.
  • Working knowledge of the POS (point of sale) system. Accurately ring up sales.
  • Completion of closing procedures for the store; equipment shut down, daily accounting and closing reports. 
  • Efficiently work to reduce guest lines as quickly as possible.
  • Work extra shifts to help for all church events, holidays and special events.
  • Maintain a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

  • Have a heart to serve others.
  • Proven work experience as a retail sales associate or similar position
  • Basic understanding of sales principles and guest service practices
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and exhibit great follow-through
  • A friendly and energetic personality with guest service focus
  • Team player and collaborative in a team environment
  • Hands-on experience with POS transactions. Shopify knowledge is preferred but not required
  • Basic Math skills
  • Familiarity with inventory procedures
  • Availability to work flexible shifts. During peak sale periods and extended operating hours (e.g. Holiday, Events, and Inventory), will work longer hours up to 8 hours in one day.

Physical Demands

  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Bending, lifting, and frequent walking when necessary to move products and assist guests
  • Requires standing during scheduled shift
  • May require climbing a step stool to ascend/descend in order to stock and/or acquire merchandise on storage shelves.
  • Pushing and pulling merchandise carts and rolling racks.

Additional Information



All Mariners Church Staff:

  • Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
  • Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
  • Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
  • Attend Mariners Church.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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