Donation Attendant

The Salvation Army San Francisco; San Rafael, California, Sparks (CA, MO, NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to community service as a Donation Attendant. This role involves assisting donors, maintaining donation areas, and ensuring smooth operations at our San Clemente Thrift Store. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and a dedication to service.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Monthly management incentive bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Effective communication with management and donors.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the donation area.
• Assist donors with receipts for donations.
• Sort and stack donated materials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

ABOUT THE ARC:

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM:

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to "Do The Most Good" at our San Clemente Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Monthly management incentive bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Pet Insurance

As our enthusiastic and hardworking DONATION ATTENDANT, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Maintaining and cleaning up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
• Assisting the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
• Maintaining all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
• Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
• Assisting TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
• Informing the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
• Securing and locking Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift

Qualifications to be considered for this position:

• High School diploma/GED preferred
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to read and write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to move product up to 75lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Schedule:

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.