Retail Sales Associate
About this role
Retail 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 Retail 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 : $12.00-$13.00/ per hour
Status: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week
Shift: 2:30pm-6:30pm, includes Saturday
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
- Must also have one or more these three duties:
- Bank Running (requires reliable transportation)
- Pricing
- Cross trained in other Departments
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. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends.
- Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
- Reliable and team-oriented mindset
- Reliable transportation
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.
Part-Time Benefits Package
Insurance & Financial Benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
- Voluntary life insurance options available
Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)
- Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
- Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
- Sick days with discretionary days
- Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Voluntary life insurance
- Vacation days
- Personal days
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
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