Donation Attendant (Coursey Dr.)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is seeking a Donation Attendant at the Coursey Dr. Store in Baton Rouge, LA. This full-time role focuses on welcoming donors, sorting donations, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

You will need strong English communication, be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, and work flexible hours including weekends. Prior retail or service experience is plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and stretch for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends.
• Lift up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Represent Goodwill positively to donors and provide courteous service.
• Sort donated materials as directed.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and promote safety.
• Accept donations and issue receipts.
• Promote the organization's mission to the public.
• Follow safety policies in the work area.

Skills

People skills

Marketing & mission awareness

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Lifting ability

Stress management

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Donation Attendant (Coursey 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.