North America: Thrift Store Assistant

Opportunity

Work in a retail setting assisting with day-to-day operations while building relationships in an immigrant community.

Qualifications

Must be extremely flexible throughout the business day and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds.

Location

North America

Language Requirements 

Arabic and Bengali would be helpful but are not necessary.

Length of Service

• Short-term: 1–2 weeks
• Mid-term: 1–12 months 

Ministry Description

This is an opportunity to meet the community in a neutral setting for the purpose of interacting with and building relationships with families or individuals. Since the day is filled with various activities—some planned, many unexpected—the position will require someone who is extremely flexible with their time. This role provides an opportunity to use business as mission to be part of and interact with an extremely diverse immigrant and refugee community. The thrift store is located in the heart of town and is always filled with activity.