Clothing Associate, Part-Time

Job Description

JOB ID: 26000032

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a part-time seasonal Clothing Associate to perform all tasks related to providing a complete wardrobe for the MHS students. This includes fitting students with clothing, providing fulfillment services, scanning items out of inventory, name-taping clothing, and packing items for student home delivery. In preparation for fall fitting season, the department will stock approximately $1 million worth of inventory.

Key responsibilities

• Assist students with clothing, shoe and accessory selection and fitting

• Process and tag clothing that needs alterations

• Use the scanner to help track clothing issues; perform cycle counts by inventory category as needed

• Process returns to correct errors, report discrepancies and inventory problems to management

• Promote good stewardship

• Assist with annual physical inventory & assist with keeping the bar code system up to date

• Answer questions and provide customer service to the students and houseparents

• Other duties as assigned.

The fittings in the Clothing Center are seasonal in nature. Fall fitting season is August October and spring fitting season is February March. Additional hours may be available outside of the fitting seasons based on the needs of the department. Typical schedule: Fall: Monday Thursday 3:30 PM 9:15 PM & Spring: Monday and Tuesday 3:30 PM 9:15 PM (but can change based on the students needs)

Hourly rate: $24.96. Part-time employees are eligible for an employee assistance program (EAP) and Hershey area discounts.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Basic sewing skills and knowledge of alterations

• Basic stocking and tagging of clothing required.

• Basic computer skills

• Fitting or retail experience and customer service knowledge

• Experience with physical inventory/cycle counting

• Knowledge of size standards and school clothing guidelines

• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS Staff are role models for MHS students.

• Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.