* Submit resume and cover letter directly to [email protected]
* Include your Fall/Winter availability in your cover letter.
* Position closes Aug 15, 2026.
* This is not a summer job posting.
THE ROLE
Do you love people, have a passion for thrift, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same, all the while knowing that you are contributing to animal welfare? We are looking for a sales associate who has amazing customer service skills, can merchandise as well as cashier, cares deeply about the welfare of cats, is passionate about the goals, mission, and vision of MEOW Foundation, and enjoys working in the non-profit sector! If this sounds like the best job ever, send your resume to [email protected]
The position reports to the Thrift Shop Manager.
POSITION DETAILS
Front of store
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and kind manner.
- Ring customer purchases through the till, handle cash and wrap/box items.
- Take a proactive approach to organize, clean and stock the store with retail, MEOW made, MEOW Merch and Thrift items.
- Inform customers about MEOW Foundation’s mission, programs, and events.
- Price and tag items neatly as well as upkeep of displays.
- Answer customer questions about the MEOW Thrift donation process, volunteer involvement, current sales, and upcoming events.
- General housekeeping: sweeping; dusting; mopping; vacuuming.
- Address customer complaints and feedback in a kind and professional manner.
- Answer the phone and provide information as needed.
- Scan and alert management of potential security and/or safety issues.
Receiving
- Receive donations, lift items up to 50 lbs, and carry items up and down stairs.
- Greet and provide information to donors.
- Clean, test, and sort donations.
- Package items safely and ensure they are suitable and desirable for resale.
General
- Research and price items.
- Ensure all Occupational Health and Safety policies are adhered to, and safety procedures are followed to a high standard.
- Submit time-sheets in an accurate and timely manner.
- Clean donated goods.
- Take out the garbage.
- Punctual and committed to working all scheduled shifts.
- Clean and tidy bathroom and utility sink area.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Work with a caring and knowledgeable team of staff and volunteers.
- Free parking.
- Knowing that your work contributes directly to animal welfare.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This is a part-time position, approximate hours 10-25 hours/week
- Daily, this position requires the incumbent to sit, pull, push, crouch, stand bend, scoop, carry walk, kneel, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work in small spaces and in close proximity to other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Keen interest to help MEOW foundation provide cat care through Thrift shop sales.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Cash handling experience.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Responsible and punctual.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Multi-task and problem-solve as needed.
- Self-starter and curious learner, with a passion for continually improving.
- Can work independently and with the team.
- Diplomatic, patient, and confident to help resolve issues and communicate kindly and effectively with others.
- Highly developed cooperation and collaboration skills. Exceptionally organized.
- Compassionate, mature, thoughtful judgement and behaviour.
- Computer literacy.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Further Information about MEOW Foundation is available at www.meowfoundation.com
Pay: $15/hour
Location: 336 41 Avenue NE, Unit 110, Calgary, AB, T2E 2N3
About MEOW
Established in 2000, MEOW Foundation is a cat-specific registered not-for-profit organization with a no-kill mandate. MEOW is the only organization in Calgary that offers four foundational programs.
1) Rescue and Adoption provides food, shelter and medical care to stray and abandoned cats in Calgary and facilitates their adoption into new, loving permanent homes.
2) Subsidized Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) for Calgarian’s in-need to assist with the cost of spay and neuter.
3) Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program for feral cats.
4) Cat Food Assistance (CFA) is a temporary support program if you are in need of cat or kitten food.
Through our programs, we advocate for responsible, compassionate animal care and assist over 2500 cats each year.
MEOW is a well-respected member of the animal rescue and services community in Calgary and works closely with other local and Alberta based groups to change the lives and provide a future for abandoned and mistreated companion animals.
Pay: $15.00-$15.01 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
