Join Our Team

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly is a small non-profit serving the communities of Westerly, Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton since 1975. The agency has an emergency food pantry, social service office, and a retail thrift store which also serves as a source of free clothing and household goods for clients.

 

The Jonnycake Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Open Positions

Facilities Caretaker

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly is seeking a diligent, custodial team player for a part-time (20-28 hours) regular position. Apply here.

 

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly has over 7,000 sq. ft. of treasures to explore and thousands of items moving on and off the sales floor each day. The Thrift Store was created to help fund our Food Pantry and Social Services Departments and provides a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment. Every day is different and you can enjoy the satisfaction that your work has contributed to our community well-being. For more information, visit jonnycake.org.

 

Tasks will include the execution of routine, emergency, and seasonal maintenance and custodial duties of the Center’s property and historic building.

 

Required:

– Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance with a history of tenacious reliability

– Ability to follow directions and work independently within parameters of instructions/duties

– Ability to communicate with staff, tenants, service techs, donors, and customers in a professional and courteous manner

– Ability to lift heavy loads (50 pounds) on occasion

– Ability to work outdoors in all conditions for short time periods

– Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team

– Ability to remain flexible and positive in a rapidly-changing environment

– Smart decision-making skills

– Not afraid of hard work

– Ability to pass a background check

– Flexibility in scheduling depending on seasonal needs

– High School Diploma, GED, or comparable life/work experience

– Experience with power and hand tools

– Experience with basic home and building repairs

– Drug free

 

Job Benefits:

– Store discount

– Paid time off and Holiday pay

– Life insurance

– Simple IRA matching

 

EEO is the Law Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster.

 

Apply on Indeed here, by emailing a resume to kells@jonnycake.org, or stop in the Thrift Store to request an application at the Store Registers.

Retail Receiving Associate & Back-up Driver

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly is seeking a diligent and customer service-oriented team player for a part-time (20-28 hours) regular position. Apply here.

 

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly has over 7,000 sq. ft. of treasures to explore and thousands of items moving on and off the sales floor each day. The Thrift Store was created to help fund our Food Pantry and Social Services Departments and provides a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment. Every day is different and you can enjoy the satisfaction that your work has contributed to our community well-being. For more information, visit jonnycake.org.

 

Tasks will include receiving and sorting donations, moving and loading furniture, light housekeeping, assisting other employees, donors, volunteers, and customers, as well as serving as a back-up driver for furniture and food pick-up and delivery.

 

Required:

– Some Saturday availability

– Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance with a history of tenacious reliability

– Ability to follow directions and work independently within parameters of instructions/duties

– Ability to communicate with staff, donors, and customers in a professional and courteous manner

– Ability to lift heavy loads (50 pounds) repeatedly over the course of the day, at times carrying up and down stairs, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with assistance, on occasion

– Ability to work outdoors in all conditions for short time periods

– Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team

– Ability to remain flexible and positive in a rapidly-changing environment

– Smart decision-making skills

– Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and a driver’s medical certification.

– 3 years driving experience with clean record

– High School Diploma, GED, or comparable life experience

– Drug free

 

Desired:

– Tuesday and/or Thursday availability preferred

– Furniture moving experience preferred

– Ideal Candidate will not be afraid of hard work; will prefer productivity to downtime

 

Job Benefits:

– Store discount

– Paid time off and Holiday pay

– Life insurance

– Simple IRA matching

 

EEO is the Law Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster.

 

Apply on Indeed here, by emailing a resume to kells@jonnycake.org, or stop in the Thrift Store to request an application at the Store Registers.

Retail Merchandise Sorter & Pricer

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly is seeking a diligent and customer service-oriented team player for a part-time (14-20 hours) regular position. Apply here.

 

The Jonnycake Center of Westerly has over 7,000 sq. ft. of treasures to explore and thousands of items moving on and off the sales floor each day. The Thrift Store was created to help fund our Food Pantry and Social Services Departments and provides a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment. Every day is different and you can enjoy the satisfaction that your work has contributed to our community well-being. For more information, visit jonnycake.org.

 

Tasks will include the timely and efficient sorting of incoming merchandise, as well as evaluating and pricing items according to our guidelines.

 

Required:

– Drug free

– Monday availability and occasional Saturdays

– Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance with a history of tenacious reliability

– Ability to follow directions and work independently within parameters of instructions/duties

– Ability to communicate with staff, donors, and customers in a professional and courteous manner

– Ability to lift 10-20 pound loads repeatedly over the course of the day

– Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team

– Ability to remain flexible and positive in a rapidly-changing environment

– Smart decision-making skills

– Research skills

– Ability to pass a background check

– High School Diploma, GED, or comparable life experience

 

Desired:

– Background in retail, consignment or thrift store environments

– Familiarity with product brands, antiques, and/or estate items

 

Job Benefits:

– Store discount

– Paid time off and Holiday pay

– Life insurance

– Simple IRA matching

 

EEO is the Law Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster.

 

Apply on Indeed here, by emailing a resume to kells@jonnycake.org, or stop in the Thrift Store to request an application at the Store Registers.

Want to volunteer?

 

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome at the Jonnycake Center of Westerly! Volunteers are essential to our operations, assisting with our Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Social Services office, Administration, Facility Upkeep, and more. We offer flexible scheduling and a nurturing, supportive environment.

 

To learn more about volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@jonnycake.org.

 

Note: All volunteers must complete a background check and complete their application process before starting their first volunteer shift.