Vintage Thrift Shop Clothing Assistant

Vintage Thrift , a nonprofit thrift shop in Gramercy Park neighborhood is hiring for a full-time position (40 hours a week)-- Sundays, plus four additional weekdays.

We're looking for a detail-oriented person to assist our clothing merchandiser to organize, price, and display donated clothing and accessories.

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:

knowledge of vintage & contemporary designer clothing and brands
visual merchandising & display skills
organizational ability & ability to multitask
conscientious work ethic, initiative & can-do attitude
super neat, super legible handwriting
the physical strength to handle organizing heavy bulky bags/ boxes (20-30lbs) of clothing, ability to climb a ladder to hang coats on a high rack
fix-it skills: the ability to do occasional minor repairs, such as sewing buttons
hanging & steaming garments

You'll be also be expected to occasionally assist customers & donors at the register if needed; ring sales, wrap and bag items; help to clean, sort, and price incoming donations; help to clean, organize and merchandise the store.

It's a job that can be dirty, but it's a fun and satisfying environment for those with an appreciation of vintage clothing & furnishings. We expect all employees to work hard, multitask, and show initiative.

Please submit your resume, but more importantly, please also submit a brief casual cover letter (just a paragraph or two) telling us a little about yourself and why you're a good candidate for the job.

PLEASE DO NOT reply to this ad by phone or in person, we prefer to read resumes/ cover letters first, then schedule interviews. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Application Question(s):

Why would you be a good candidate for the job described?

Ability to Relocate:

New York, NY 10010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person