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Part-time
Estimated: $29,000 - $41,000 a year
Qualifications
- Accounting
- Associate's degree
Full Job Description
Description:
Plans, organizes, purchases inventory, and recruits volunteers to maintain and run a successful gift and book store offering Catholic items for parishioners and the general public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform accounts payable and receivable tasks for the proper recording of store finances.
Maintain and train on all cash control procedures.
Analyzes revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Analyzes customer participation, and changes in the congregation to determine purchasing needs.
Plan displays and purchases to attract customer attention and to encourage active use of Catholic materials.
Promote products specific to holidays and liturgical events and activities.
Confers with Clergy Members, and the Religious Education department regarding special requests for purchasing.
Develops supervises and recruits volunteer staff for gift store.
Contribute to the development of community faith formation by providing appropriate gift store content.
Purchasing of all products for the gift store, maintaining adequate inventory control, following Parish purchasing procedures and requirements.
Stock, clean (dust), and rotate shelves and products to ensure a professional-looking environment, and movement of product.
Directly develops, oversees, and organizes volunteers in the gift store, training and scheduling to ensure hours of operation are sufficiently covered. assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Operate store in accordance with the Churches policies and applicable laws.
Oversee that all cash handling procedures are strictly maintained and immediate appropriate reporting of any inconsistencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
. Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
Associates Degree in Accounting; or three years of related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings.
Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages clientele in a professional manner, including any difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to parishioner needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Analytical - Collects and researches data in regards to sales and profits.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive volunteer team spirit;
Delegation - Delegates volunteer work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft 365, and advanced internet research ability.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.