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How much do thrift store jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for thrift store in Alberta is $14.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a thrift store?

A thrift store is a retail establishment that sells gently used clothing, furniture, household items, and more at discounted prices. These stores often receive their inventory through donations and are typically operated by charitable organizations or nonprofits. Shopping at a thrift store not only helps consumers save money but also promotes reusing items and reducing waste. Many thrift stores also use their proceeds to support community programs or charitable causes.

What are thrift store jobs?

Thrift store jobs involve selling secondhand inventory. In this field, your responsibilities may include sorting donations, stocking items, and working as a cashier to resell products. You may also help customers find specific types of items, assess donations for reuse, and decide on a fair price for goods. At some stores, you may help load and unload heavy items like furniture. Other duties of thrift store employees include helping to manage volunteers, ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the store, and maintaining records of inventory. Non-sales positions include store managers and drivers who pick up donated items.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a thrift store associate?

To thrive as a Thrift Store Associate, you need customer service skills, basic math proficiency, and experience in retail or merchandising. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and donation processing tools is often required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a friendly, adaptable attitude help associates provide excellent service and maintain store order. These abilities ensure efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and the effective handling of donations and sales in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by employees working in a thrift store, and how can they be managed?

Employees in thrift stores often encounter challenges such as sorting and pricing a wide variety of donated items, managing high customer volume during sales or donation drives, and maintaining organization on the sales floor. Successful team members develop strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to handle unexpected situations. Collaborating closely with coworkers and using effective communication helps ensure smooth operations and a positive shopping experience for customers.

What is the difference between Thrift Store vs Retail Associate?

AspectThrift StoreRetail Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require customer service experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service skills often preferred
Work EnvironmentNon-profit or resale store setting, often volunteer-based or low-pressureCommercial retail stores, fast-paced with sales targets
Employer & Industry UsageCharity shops, thrift chains, resale storesDepartment stores, clothing stores, specialty shops
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Thrift Store employees typically work in resale or charity shops, focusing on sorting donations and assisting customers in a non-profit environment. Retail Associates work in commercial retail stores, handling sales, stocking, and customer service in a fast-paced setting. While both roles involve customer interaction and similar credentials, their work environments and employer types differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Thrift Store job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $31,138 per year, or $15 per hour.

Eco Ambassador Sustain SU volunteer position

University of Alberta Students' Union

Edmonton, AB • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Please click on this link to apply for this opportunity and do not apply directly through this site.
This site only provides information and applications on this site will not be reviewed.


ABOUT SUSTAIN SU

Sustain SU is the University of Alberta Students' Union's arm of sustainability. We strive to give students an opportunity to gain and work on leadership skills, while also providing them a chance to dip their toes into the world of sustainability. We provide a diverse range of services and opportunities for involvement to the campus community. Our programs during the school year include a sustainable makers market (Green For Good Market), a Bike Library & Workshop, an outreach team, an events team, and our campus thrift store (SUBsprout).


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sustain SU for the Fall and Winter! We are currently recruiting junior volunteers (called Eco Ambassadors) for the Special Events Team, SUBsprout Thrift Store Team, and the Sustainable Outreach Team (formerly called Sustainable Actions Team) and the Bike Library and Workshop Team. The deadline to apply will be September 11th 2026 at 9 AM.


ECO AMBASSADOR POSITION SUMMARY

Broadly speaking these volunteers can expect to commit ~3 - 5 hours per week (with slight variations depending on the team), Mid September 2026 until late April 2027. In this position you'll assist the senior volunteers in the running of your team. This may mean learning how to repair bikes (Bike Library and Workshop), writing blogs and creating a newsletter (Outreach Team), planning sustainability minded events for both internal Sustain SU and external community members (Events) or helping run our on campus Thrift Store, SUBsprout!


THE TEAMS

  • Sustainable Outreach Team (SOT) (formerly Sustainable Actions Team)
    • These 10 junior volunteers help market Sustain SU and teach campus about Sustainability, this might include tabling fairs, poster campaigns, managing our monthly newsletter, and producing blog posts. This is a medium commitment team. You can expect to meet with senior volunteers on a biweekly basis with plenty of at-home work.
  • Special Events Team (SET)
    • These volunteers help plan both internal and external events designed to engage the campus community in sustainability. There is flexibility in the types of events they run but previous examples include a Wildfire panel, a Sustainable Research Night, and a Sustainability Case Competition. This team also plans out volunteer appreciation events for our team of roughly 80 volunteers. This team requires a high level of commitment and can expect to meet with Senior volunteers and staff for a minimum of 1 hour each week plus an additional several hours of work each week spent running team meetings and planning / organizing / preparing for events.
  • SUBsprout Thrift Store Team
    • These Eco-Ambassador volunteers will help run Sustain SU's on campus thrift store, SUBsprout! Volunteers can expect to assist on sorting shifts, spent sorting through our clothing donations as well as take on shift work during our weekly Sprout Ups. If you love thrifting, this is the team! This is a medium time commitment team with Eco Ambassadors expecting two 1-hour shifts per week on average, with a little more during peak times. Availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays is strongly preferred.


  • Bike Library and Workshop Team
    • These Volunteers help run our Bike Library and Workshop located in the South Academic Building. This is a fairly low commitment team as the Bike Library is not super busy in the winter months, but, you can expect to learn a lot about fixing bikes, riding bikes, and all things bike related! Eco Ambassadors can expect approximately one/two 1 hour shifts per week on location in the BLW!


EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The UASU's mission is to serve, engage, and represent students. To do that well we need an organization that is representative of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete your application through the link.
The deadline to apply is 9:00AM on September 11th. For questions about this posting, please contact Sustain SU at sustain@su.ualberta.ca.

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