MerchandiserStore Coordinator

IOCP is searching for its next Merchandiser/Store Coordinator for its Resale Select Thrift Store! Please read on below for more information about this position and how you can apply!

Why us

• Star Tribune Top Workplace!
• Best of Twin Cities thrift store bronze winner 2025
• Full-time benefits eligible
• Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability FSA HSA 401(k)
• Nine paid holidays
• Generous PTO (starting at 21 days annually)
• Compensation: $23.95 per hour
• Schedule: 40 hours per week hours include two weekends a month. Occasional Sunday and events.

Why you

• You are a leader. You are a follower. You are a doer.
• You are a great teammate; you love working with people in a team environment.
• You are optimistic fun and energetic.
• You want to be at IOCP. You want to be about our mission. You want to do this work with this team in this community.
• You have a sharp eye for design and creating appealing welcoming harmonious spaces that make people want to shop!
• You thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment where no two days are the same!

What is the work

Merchandising

• Creating a visually appealing store of incoming merchandise to promote an exceptional shopping experience for our customers
• Inventory Management: Filling Racks shelves and displays rotating products
• Visual Merchandising: Setting up displays implementing merchandise layouts
• Ensuring shelves are clean organized and properly labeled with pricing

Volunteer Management

• Welcome support and direct volunteer staff throughout the day filling in critical positions when needed
• Coach and empower volunteers in working with a diverse community of clients customers donors and volunteers
• Support the transition of the volunteer teams from one shift to the next including welcome shift trainings and team meetings
• Support volunteer retention by welcoming and training new volunteers and groups

Store Operations

• Maintain a welcoming and positive experience that is inviting for all clients volunteers customers and donors
• Full understanding of the Point-of-Sale system and support volunteers in troubleshooting technology problems as they emerge
• Fill in at cashier position when needed
• Assisting with the web-store day-to-day operations
• Communicate important information to Store Manager or other staff that may impact their work

About IOCP

We are a human service nonprofit that provides services in food case management emergency financial assistance employment services and childcare resources to those residing in our service area. Our clients and staff come from all walks of life! Inclusionary relationships are core to our role as an employer service provider partner and community leader. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment across all types of difference.

Our work environment is client centered values driven team oriented diverse and focused on learning and professional development. We have a strong internal culture of collaboration and team support and a deep commitment across staff to our mission and values. Supervisors are extremely supportive of self-care will help you grow and give you a platform to do amazing work. Our team is tight knit supportive and has fun together! Learn more about us here: youd be a great fit for our team Please complete our application including submission of a resume. Candidates are considered as submissions arrive. Position is open until filled.

Required Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid drivers license
• Experience working in a retail or customer service setting
• Excellent time management skills: ability to juggle multiple priorities in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Timely and dependable
• Superior interpersonal skills - ability to work with a variety of people and build trusting relationships
• Reliable strong execution and follow through
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word Outlook Canva
• Ability to understand and learn database (Point of Sale) programs quickly
• Ability to learn to operate electric pallet jack manual pallet jack and 2-wheel dolly (training provided experience not required)