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Book shop Sales Coordinator Volunteer - Palmerston North

Voluntary Retail Sales

Job Description

Our book shop in Papaioea | Palmerston North, REaD Books, is looking for a Sales Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone who is great with numbers, organised and loves books!

We need volunteers to support us Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm morning and afternoon shifts.

Saturday 10am - 1pm

Role Description

In this role, you will take responsibility for sales management in one of our Red Cross Book Shops. This includes ensuring that the shop runs smoothly, all sales processes are followed, and that there is sufficient resourcing for shop sales.

This role will ensure that all volunteers are kept informed of activities and procedures and will work closely with our book shop team.

In this role you will be ensuring Volunteers are informed of the correct procedures and following these procedures.

We're looking for someone who can attend monthly meetings with our local Branch.

Regular half day shifts - 4 hours 
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-1pm - 1pm- 4 pm
Saturday 10am-1pm

Your tasks

  • Management of in-store book shop sales (EFTPOS, opening and closing registers),
  • Overseeing online sales (TradeMe, Fishpond),
  • Supporting a team of volunteers.

Volunteer requirements and training

This role requires someone who:

  • has sales experience
  • has good communication and problem-solving skills
  • enjoys working with a group of dedicated volunteers; and
  • loves books. 

Guidance, training and support will be provided by our Red Cross team.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW)

  • Make sure your actions (or lack of actions) don’t harm your health, safety and wellbeing, or harm anyone else,
  • Take part in a HSW induction, training, programmes and activities,
  • Follow all instructions given to you about health, safety and wellbeing,
  • Follow all NZRC HSW policies, standards and procedures about health, safety and wellbeing,
  • Make sure you have the right training for any activities you are doing,
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) for any work activities that may need it to stay safe,
  • If you spot a hazard, or you are involved in an incident or near miss, report this straight away.
Min age
18 years
Training
1 to 4 hours
Vetting

New Zealand Police – working with children/young people

Organisation

New Zealand Red Cross

Job Summary

Our book shop in Papaioea | Palmerston North, REaD Books, is looking for a Sales Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone who is great with numbers, organised and loves books!

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply please head over to our website

Bookshop Sales Coordinator- Palmerston North

We would love to have you join our team!

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
New Zealand Red Cross
About Lister - New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest and oldest humanitarian organisation, working for the good of all people, independent of race, state, religion or politics. Our mission is to improve the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, whether it's delivering a meal in a New Zealand town or providing medical care in Syria.

From providing education programmes, to helping in the hours after a natural disaster, to supporting those along the recovery journey, we support communities every step of the way by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing resilience.

Here for good. Doing good things. Encouraging others to do good too.

Find out how you can help do more good by visiting the following links:

Volunteer Opportunities https://www.redcross.org.nz/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/

Corporate Partnerships https://www.redcross.org.nz/get-involved/support-people-need/corporate-support/

Career Opportunities https://www.redcross.org.nz/get-involved/career-opportunities/

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