eCommerce Associate
The Salvation Army - Making a Difference in Your Community
Pay Rate: $15 per hour - Part Time
About Us
The Salvation Army is an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Through our eCommerce operations, we extend our reach to serve more communities while supporting our vital community programs.
Position Overview
Join our dynamic eCommerce team as an eCommerce Associate, where you'll play a crucial role in our online retail operations. This position offers an exciting blend of digital commerce, product curation, and mission-driven work that directly supports our community programs.
What You'll Do
- Curate and process high-quality merchandise for our online platforms
- Capture professional product photography using studio equipment
- Create detailed, engaging product listings on eBay and other platforms
- Handle customer inquiries with care and professionalism
- Process orders and ensure optimal packaging for shipping
- Participate in authentication processes for designer items
- Maintain organized workspace and inventory systems
- Contribute to meeting department productivity goals
What You'll Need
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn new systems
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Physical capability to handle merchandise (up to 50 lbs regularly)
Preferred Experience:
- Previous eCommerce or retail experience (eBay, Amazon)
- Experience with photography and basic photo editing
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Background in social service or faith-based organizations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly (occasionally up to 100 lbs)
- Manual dexterity for packaging and handling merchandise
- Visual acuity for detailed photography and product inspection
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
