Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Applications due: 01 Sep, 2026

Job Synopsis

MCC Furniture Thrift Store is a welcoming, justice seeking not-for-profit store, supporting the local and global relief, development and peace work of Mennonite Central Committee. The Sales Support Staff assists with general store operations within the store.

The Sales Support staff reports to the Manager and Assistant Manager of MCC Keewatin Furniture Thrift Store.

Job Details

Hourly Employee Part Time

Qualifications

Qualifications

1. Self-motivated
2. Ability to work as part of a team
3. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

1. Post-secondary education is an asset

2. Retail/resale experience is preferable
3. Reliable, punctual and trustworthy; sound decision-making skills.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
5. Ability to provide leadership and take initiative.
6. Skilled in time management and ability to multi task
7. Co-operative, friendly, and helpful attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers. Ability to work closely with other staff to ensure positive, constructive environment.
8. Able to thrive in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
9. Models an attitude that reflects the values of Mennonite Central Committee and MCC Furniture Thrift Store.
10. Able to maintain a flexible schedule including Saturdays as required.
11. Able to work independently and in a team setting.

Key Responsibilities





Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist with scheduling the pickups and deliveries
- Customer Service in person, over the phone, or emails
- Operate the cash register and customer transactions
- Follow store opening and closing procedures

- Assist with directing volunteers
- Assists in arranging of furniture
- Assist with loading and unloading of pick-ups and deliveries
- Availability to assist with driving the truck on occasion
- Other duties as assigned (including housework)

Challenges

Physically demanding work

Start Date

01 Dec, 2023 - As soon as possible

Term Length

3 months, with the possibility of extension

Salary Details

Base salary: $17.77

Additional Information

1. Workdays may be 4-5 days per week (includes rotation of Saturdays)
2. Positive physical health with the ability to do manual work, including lifting and carrying some furniture items is required

Location Description Located in Winnipeg’s Brooklands area, near Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport. Winnipeg is a city of approximately 835,000 people located on the Red River, 112 kilometers north of the U.S. border. Being near the centre of Canada, it is a major transportation hub.

The city's population is diverse and has the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada. English is the most common language spoken in Winnipeg, while also being home to a large francophone population. Tagalog, German, Mandarin, or Cantonese, Ukrainian and Punjabi are other top languages spoken.

MCC Thrift Shops in Manitoba are independently run.

📌 Sales Support, Keewatin MCC Furniture Thrift Store (Winnipeg)
🏢 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
📍 Winnipeg