Donation Attendant (College Dr.)

Goodwill-Industries-of-Southeastern-Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Southeastern-Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Donation Attendant at the College Dr. Store to assist donors and keep the donation area organized, welcoming the public and reinforcing Goodwill's mission.

This full-time role involves sorting donated materials, issuing receipts, maintaining a safe, clean work space, and adapting to a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Preference for High School diploma or GED, but not required.
• Experience in service industry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project a positive image to donors.
• Sort donated materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and promote safe, courteous service to donors.
• Accept donations from the general public and issue receipts.
• Present a positive image of the Company through prompt, courteous service.
• Follow the safety policies of the Company as it pertains to the work area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public outreach

Stamina for standing/walking

Flexibility in schedule

Lifting up to 50 lbs

English reading & writing

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Donation Attendant (College Dr. Store)

BATON ROUGE, LA

Full Time

Student (High School)

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 and Abilities

• 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 #=s frequently and 50 #=s 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Prior work experience in service industry preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

Considerable physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation station with no prior notice.

Marginal Duties

Other work-related duties as assigned.