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Store Sales Associate - The Salvation Army Thrift Store 

 

About The Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our community services and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors. 

 

About the Role 

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community. 

 

Pay Rate : $15.00/hr  

Status: Part Time 19 hours per week

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance 
  • Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing  
  • Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking 
  • Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise 
  • Contribute to a positive shopping environment 

 

What You'll Need to Succeed 

Required Qualifications 

  • High School Diploma or currently pursuing 
  • Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions 
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems 
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule 
  • Professional appearance and adherence to dress code 
  • Reliable and team-oriented mindset 

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to stand for extended periods 
  • Capability to move throughout the store 
  • Physical ability to handle merchandise and maintain store appearance 

Training and Development 

  • Comprehensive POS system training provided 
  • Expected POS system proficiency within 3 months 
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities 

What Success Looks Like 

  • Accurate and efficient sales transactions 
  • Positive customer feedback 
  • Clean and organized store environment 
  • Meeting daily production and sales goals 
  • Strong team collaboration 
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

Store Sales Associate - The Salvation Army Thrift Store 

 

About The Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our community services and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors. 

 

About the Role 

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community. 

 

Pay Rate : $15.00/hr  

Status: Part Time 19 hours per week

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance 
  • Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing  
  • Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking 
  • Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise 
  • Contribute to a positive shopping environment 

 

What You'll Need to Succeed 

Required Qualifications 

  • High School Diploma or currently pursuing 
  • Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions 
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems 
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule 
  • Professional appearance and adherence to dress code 
  • Reliable and team-oriented mindset 

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to stand for extended periods 
  • Capability to move throughout the store 
  • Physical ability to handle merchandise and maintain store appearance 

Training and Development 

  • Comprehensive POS system training provided 
  • Expected POS system proficiency within 3 months 
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities 

What Success Looks Like 

  • Accurate and efficient sales transactions 
  • Positive customer feedback 
  • Clean and organized store environment 
  • Meeting daily production and sales goals 
  • Strong team collaboration 
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Sales Transactions,Store Maintenance,Team Collaboration,Communication Skills,Basic Computer Skills,Flexible Schedule,Professional Appearance

About The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

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.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Founding Year: 1865

What you'll do

  • The Store Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, processing sales transactions, and maintaining the store's appearance. This role also involves meeting production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise.

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What does a Part Time Sales Associate do at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?

As a Part Time Sales Associate at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, you will: the Store Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, processing sales transactions, and maintaining the store's appearance. This role also involves meeting production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise..

Why join The Salvation Army USA Central Territory as a Part Time Sales Associate?

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is a leading Non-profit Organizations company.

Is the Part Time Sales Associate position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory remote?

The Part Time Sales Associate position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is based in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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