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. 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 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 : $15.50

Status: Part-time - up to 16 hours per week

Hours: 4:30pm-8:30pm (hours may vary, 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

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

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)

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