Job Description

Part-Time Retail & Donation Coordinator

Fergus, Ontario
$18/hour | 24 hours/week (4 shifts of 6 hours; days TBD)

About Us

New to You is a community-based thrift store operated by the

Groves Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA)

. Since 1933, GHVA has supported

Groves Memorial Community Hospital

by raising funds through retail operations and volunteer initiatives. For over 70 years, every purchase and donation at New to You has directly helped provide vital programs, services, and equipment to the hospital.

We are almost entirely volunteer-run, which means in this role you'll be working alongside a team of dedicated volunteers who generously give their time and energy to support both the store and the hospital.

Our mission is to support Groves Hospital while offering quality second-hand goods at fair prices. We believe in community care, sustainability, and making a positive impact with every sale.

Learn more about us at:

www.newtoyoufergus.ca/ghva

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and organized

Retail & Donation Coordinator

to join our team. This part-time role blends retail, donation processing, volunteer support, and social media promotion. If you're someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and working for a cause that benefits your community, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sort Duties

Receive and organize incoming donations. Pre-sort donations and greet/assist donors. Follow waste management protocols. Support and communicate with volunteers in pre-sort and back sort areas. Recycle packing materials when possible. Lock/unlock storage trailers and other areas as needed.

Cash & Front of Store

Assist with cashier coverage as needed. Merchandise and organize the retail area. Train with management to learn multiple aspects of the business.

Back Sort Area

Sort, clean, price, and display donations. Oversee, assist, and troubleshoot POS terminal issues. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Social Media

Dedicate 3-5 hours per week to creating posts about in-store sales, events, incentives, and news.

What We're Looking For

Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers. Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn retail operations. Basic understanding of social media post creation and how to publish content. Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Compensation & Hours

$18/hour

24 hours per week

(tentatively 4 shifts of 6 hours; days to be determined)

How to Apply

If this sounds like a great fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume to:

Clare Palmer - cpnewtoyou@gmail.com

For more information about New to You Fergus and the Groves Hospital Volunteer Association, please visit

www.newtoyoufergus.ca/hiring.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Fergus, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person