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Job Overview:
Parachutes for Pets is looking for a versatile and motivated individual to join our team as a part-time Sales Associate at You Thrifty Animal, our pet store located in Kensington, and a Project Manager/Support Specialist at the Pet Advocacy Center. This role will focus on a combination of retail sales, inventory management, exceptional customer service, coordinating donation pickups and drop-offs, and providing administrative support as needed.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and step in to assist wherever necessary.
This part-time position offers the potential for growth into a full-time role.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute donation pick-ups and drop-offs (must have a valid driver’s license, drivers abstract required)
• Liaise with partners and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Part Time Thrift Sales Associate
• Engage with customers to provide exceptional customer service
• Utilize product knowledge to assist customers in finding the right pet productions, while educating on Parachutes for Pets
• Accept donations
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly
• Events assistant when required
• Responsible for set up and tear down of booth and mobile thrift at events
• Engage with customers, education of Parachutes for Pets
• Administrative Assistant
• General administrative tasks including entering client data, reporting on sales
• Create monthly newsletters
• Tax receipts and mail out campaigns
• Social Media Assistant
• Content creation, posts and reels
• Monitor social media accounts

Skills:

• Ability to work independently
• Experience in retail, POS experience (Square), including cash handling and customer service
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Sheets, Docs and Forms
• Ability to learn new computer software quickly such as Time To Pet, Monday, Sales Force, Slack, Ticketing Platforms etc.
• Comfortable working around pets (cats and dogs)
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to wok in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing tasks
• Basic graphic design
• Basic website editing, including uploading content and images
• Knowledge of social media platforms, basic understanding of posts and reels.
• Event planning and coordination experience
• Able to supervise and manage volunteers

Qualifications:

• Event experience - 2 years, volunteer or paid
• Customer service experience - 3 years
• Social Media experience - 2 years
• Pet behavior experience (asset but not required)
• First Aid Certification (asset but not required)
• Valid Driver's License (drivers abstract required)
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physically able to lift 50lbs
• No pet allergies

Schedule:
Mostly Day Shift
Wednesday - Sunday
Evenings when required
Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on animal welfare and contribute to meaningful initiatives
• Flexible part-time schedule with the potential for growth
• Hands-on experience in event coordination and community outreach
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a passionate team

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person