Donation Attendant (Esplanade)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in Kenner, LA is looking for a Donation Attendant at the Esplanade Store. The role handles donations, greets donors, and maintains a clean, safe environment while promoting the Goodwill mission.

The candidate will sort items, issue receipts, and provide courteous service. Higher than basic expectations include flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to busy donation periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact cordially with a variety of people.
• Ability to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop and stretch for extended periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Mission messaging

Endurance

Flexibility

Lifting ability

Stress tolerance

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Donation Attendant (Esplanade Store)

Location

Kenner, LA

Contract Type

Full Time

Education

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.