About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimina…
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Full-time
high school
Posted 22d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The associate serves as the primary contact for donors, greeting them and processing incoming donations accurately. Responsibilities include sorting materials, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean donation area.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or be pursuing one, with strong English communication and basic computer skills. Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and availability for a flexible schedule including weekends is required.
Full job description
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international movement and 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. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.
Location: 9840 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Pay Rate: $17.05
Status: Full Time/40 Hours
About the Role
Join our team as a Store Backroom Attendant where you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
Process and track donations accurately
Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
Power sort donations as they arrive (where applicable)
Support production processes as needed
Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area
Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items
Qualifications
What You'll Need to Succeed
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or currently pursuing
Strong English communication skills for donor and team interactions
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
Basic math skills
Ability to pass pre-employment background check
Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
Physical Requirements
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds
Stand for extended periods
Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed
Work in various weather conditions (outdoor exposure)
What Success Looks Like
Positive donor feedback
Clean and organized donation area
Meeting daily production goals
Strong team collaboration
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Accurate donation tracking and receipting
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.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
Offices: 5550 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192, US
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