Our Thrift Store has a wide range of items that have been donated by people in our community. We continually accepting donations and have great deals on items in our shop. Along with great prices, all dollars raised at our Thrift Store go right back into our Emergency Shelter programs and services. When you purchase an item, you are ultimately helping people in need in your community! If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!
Thrift Store Associates are expected to receive donations, process and display merchandise, operate a cash register, and complete sales transactions. Associates will also assist with providing quality customer service as part of the Thrift Store Operations and support picking up donations from area businesses and homes.
About the role:
Cross train and work in all areas of store as needed
Accept and evaluate donations
Maintain donation area cleanliness during store's business hours
Ensure quality of inventory by adhering to merchandise standards when accepting donations
Clean, price and display merchandise
Arrange and display merchandise throughout the store as assigned
Operate cash register, assist with sales transactions and with the reconciliation of daily cash receipts
Answer phone lines and provide customer service
Assist customers on the sales floor and suggest sales when appropriate
Build positive donor relations by providing information regarding use of donations
Actively support a team environment among store associates
Attend and participate in staff meetings and other trainings
Interact appropriately and courteously with donors while on their property
Ensure a safe work environment by keeping aisles and other areas clear of debris
Load and unload donations from truck
Education: N/A
Experience: Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred, but not required.
Certifications: None
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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.