About this role
Are you passionate about retail and motivated to make a positive impact in your community? If you enjoy helping customers, organizing merchandise, and working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you!
The Salvation Army Family Store in Quincy is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as Store Workers at our busy thrift store.
Hours: Part-time, 19 hours/week
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Schedule: Flexible shifts available – weekdays, evenings, and weekends
Why Join Us?
At The Salvation Army Family Store in Quincy, you’ll do more than just stock shelves—you’ll help support vital community programs through your work. Be a part of something meaningful while building valuable skills in retail and customer service.
Responsibilities:
As a Store Worker, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring our store runs smoothly while supporting our mission to serve the community. Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience
- Sort, price, and organize donated items
- Keep shelves stocked and maintain clean, attractive displays
- Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently
- Help with store security and loss prevention
What We’re Looking For:
You don’t need prior experience—we’ll train the right person! We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Friendly, dependable, and team-oriented
- Able to stay organized and multitask in a busy retail setting
- Physically able to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods
- Detail-oriented with a positive attitude
Previous retail or customer service experience is a bonus—but not required!
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army believes in faith put into action and making life better for others. Our services meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs to rebuild lives and create lasting change. Help is given freely and without discrimination, while preserving the individual’s dignity. We’re here to change lives, one at a time.
The Quincy Area Command serves Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe counties in Missouri. Our services include emergency housing, case management, food assistance through our fully stocked food pantry and daily breadline, emergency disaster services and weekly church ministries. These services are supported through generous donations and revenue from the Hannibal and Quincy Family Stores.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, minorities, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice systems, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call Dylan Altmix, Human Resources Assistant, at 217-231-5655.
*The Salvation Army work sites are Drug & Alcohol Free Workplaces, and are totally free of the use, possession or working under the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
*The Salvation Army, as a church, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. Upon termination, employees are not eligible for Unemployment Compensation.
Other facts
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.
What you'll do
- Store Workers are responsible for delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the store runs smoothly. This includes sorting and organizing donated items, maintaining displays, and operating the cash register.
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