Donation Attendant (Coursey Dr.)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA, invites applications for a Donation Attendant at Coursey Dr. Store. You will assist donors, sort donated items, maintain a clean work area, and issue receipts.

The role requires friendly service, ability to stand long hours, and flexibility including weekends. This entry-level position emphasizes safety, customer service, and teamwork, offering an opportunity to support the community by facilitating donations and promoting

Qualifications

• Must interact cordially with donors.
• Must market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
• Must stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods.
• Must work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
• Must lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must handle a hectic work environment with occasional high stress.
• Must 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 accept donations from the general public and issue receipts.
• To present a positive image through prompt, courteous service.
• To follow the safety policies of the Company.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public outreach

Mobility endurance

Flexible schedule

Lifting ability

Stress management

Clear communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.