Donation Ambassador & Goods Sorter

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a Donation Attendant for the Baton Rouge area. The role involves greeting donors, sorting donated materials, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while representing the organization professionally.

You will assist donors, issue receipts, and follow safety policies; flexibility with schedule including days, nights and weekends may be required; prior retail or service experience is welcome though not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• To project a positive image of Goodwill to all donors.
• To sort donated materials as instructed.
• To maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment. To promote safe, efficient, courteous service to donors.
• To accept donations from the general public and issue a receipt for donations.
• To present a positive image of the Company through prompt, courteous service.
• To follow the safety policies of the Company as it pertains to the work area.

Skills

Donor interaction

Customer service

Stand/walk

Flexibility schedule

Lift 25-50 lbs

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a Donation Attendant for the Baton Rouge area. The role involves greeting donors, sorting donated materials, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while representing the organization professionally.

You will assist donors, issue receipts, and follow safety policies; flexibility with schedule including days, nights and weekends may be required; prior retail or service experience is welcome though not required.