Full Time Sorter

Purpose: To sort, price, and organize clothing, bric-a-brac, shoes, accessories, and linens for display and sale, ensuring that each donated item is processed with care and integrity in support of Market Street Mission’s ministry of transforming lives through faith and service.

Description: The Sorter at the Market Street Mission Thrift Store will help turn every donated item into an opportunity to bless others.

By ensuring quality, organization, and thoughtful presentation, the Sorter will support the Mission’s retail operations while reflecting Christ’s love through diligence, stewardship, and kindness.

The work of the Sorter will help to create a welcoming shopping experience, encourage generosity, and sustain the Mission’s outreach to those in need.

• Perform quality control and inspection of donated bric-a-brac, clothing, and related items.
• Sort clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, linens, and jewelry into appropriate categories.
• Price, hang, and distribute goods to the sales floor in an organized and timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized sorting and sales area.
• Assist in creating appealing store layouts and displays.
• Train, guide, and encourage volunteers and Work Therapy clients in daily tasks.
• Support store sales events and seasonal transitions by organizing and pricing merchandise accordingly.
• Monitor sales trends and make price adjustments as directed to meet customer needs and store goals.
• Identify and appropriately handle higher-value or specialty items.
• Provide occasional support at the cash register as needed.
• Offer a balanced range of merchandise to serve shoppers of all price points.
• Demonstrate Christ-like integrity, respect, and service in all interactions with customers, donors, staff, and volunteers.