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Retail Associate
part-time•Westport
About this role
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities.
Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.
As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission. When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren’t just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community.
What Goodwill can offer you:
- Opportunities for career advancement
- A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
- These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
- Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
- Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
- Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
- 50% Employee Discount
- $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
- $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)
*Only available for Full-Time Team Members
Responsibilities:
- Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
- Operating a cash register
- Organizing and displaying goods in the store
- Accepting and processing donated items
- Maintaining a clean and neat store
Position Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of English
- Basic math skills for cash handling
- Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
- Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.
Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here
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What you'll do
- Retail Associates assist customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience and operate cash registers. They also organize and display goods, process donations, and maintain a clean store.
About GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut strengthens communities by helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages maximize independence through job training and other support services.
Founded in 1950, we are one of 156 regional Goodwill organizations throughout the US and Canada. With the support of our donors, customers, and partners, we make a little goodwill go a long way!
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What does a Retail Associate do at GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT?
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