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Lead Thrift Store Associate

CompanyIdaho Youth Ranch Inc
LocationBoise
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
About The Company
For over 70 years, Idaho Youth Ranch has been a lifeline for the state's most vulnerable youth by providing accessible services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience. Today, our dedicated team delivers a comprehensive range of services across Idaho, including residential care, emergency shelter, outpatient therapy, and job readiness training. We believe every young person deserves a chance to build a brighter future. Our work is made possible by the passion of our people, the generosity of our community, and a network of statewide thrift stores that help fund our mission every single day. 🌱 Why Professionals Choose Idaho Youth Ranch A career here is more than a job — it's a calling. Here you'll find meaningful work, room to grow, and a team that genuinely has your back. We invest in our people with: • Competitive salaries and affordable healthcare • 401(k) with employer matching • Generous paid time off • Student loan forgiveness eligibility • A supportive, mission-driven culture that values your contributions If you're ready to do work that matters, we'd love to have you on our team. Follow us to stay connected to our mission, our impact stories, and the latest career opportunities at Idaho Youth Ranch. 👉 Explore open positions and learn more at www.youthranch.org/careers
About the Role

Description

Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho.


Our mission:

We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.


Why unite with us? Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.


What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Our full time employees are eligible for affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings. All employees are eligible for a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few.


How will you impact our mission? Every position at Idaho Youth Ranch contributes to the success of our mission. As a Lead Thrift Store Associate in one of our Thrift Stores, you can proudly tell your family and friends that you help nurture hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho’s youth by assisting in the overall management of accepting, processing, and selling donated items; the profits of which go to fund our Programs and Services and make them accessible to all youth who need those services in Idaho.


Must Haves:

  • Be enrolled in High School or possess High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Have strong customer service skills, be able to WOW our donors!
  • Ability to work weekends


Our Lead Thrift Store Associates:

  • Represent the Idaho Youth Ranch
  • Sort, clean, price, and stock donated merchandise
  • Performs functions related to the daily opening, operation, and closing of a store
  • Serves as a leader by providing training and directing the store employees


As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.


The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
Customer ServiceSortingCleaningPricingStockingLeadershipTraining
Categories
Social ServicesCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
Medical CareDental Care401k MatchPaid Time OffEmployee Discount
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
As a Lead Donation Processing Clerk, you will assist in the overall management of accepting, processing, and selling donated items. This role includes sorting, cleaning, pricing, and stocking merchandise while providing leadership and training to store employees.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
301
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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