Customer-Driven Retail Associate Donor & Sales

Goodwill-Central-Coast; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Central Coast seeks a Store Associate to support retail locations and donation sites in Monterey, CA. You will greet donors, assist customers, and handle cash using the register system while following procedures to promote sales and store goals.

You will aid with opening/closing, merchandising, stock rotation, and processing donations for transfer, emphasizing customer service, safety, and teamwork in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required; sales experience preferred.
• Basic math ability.
• Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission and policies.
• Familiarity with electronic cash registers.
• Ability to communicate in English; basic Spanish desirable.
• Willingness to learn cash register operation and store procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and customers entering the store location and/or attached donation site.
• Assist customers with product selections.
• Become trained in cash handling and using the store cash register system.
• Assist with store opening/closing procedures.
• Merchandise inventory on the sales floor and arrange displays.
• Assist with stock rotation and markdowns as directed by the Store Manager.
• Prepare store donations and rotated merchandise for transfer to the central processing plant.
• Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft, and safety issues to the Store Manager.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

English proficiency

Spanish desirable

Cash register operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Cash register

Computer-based system

Cash counting equipment

Job description

Goodwill Central Coast seeks a Store Associate to support retail locations and donation sites in Monterey, CA. You will greet donors, assist customers, and handle cash using the register system while following procedures to promote sales and store goals.

You will aid with opening/closing, merchandising, stock rotation, and processing donations for transfer, emphasizing customer service, safety, and teamwork in a busy retail environment.