Donation Attendant (Esplanade)

Goodwill-Industries-of-Southeastern-Louisiana; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 12,398 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Southeastern-Louisiana in Kenner, LA is seeking a Donation Attendant for the Esplanade Store. This full-time role focuses on creating a positive donor experience, sorting donated items, and maintaining a safe, tidy work area.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work flexible shifts including nights and weekends. High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; prior service industry experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact cordially with a variety of people.
• Ability to market Goodwill and explain its mission.
• Able to stand, walk, and bend frequently.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to 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 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

Customer service

Public interaction

Mission marketing

Stamina

Flexible shifts

Lifting 50 lbs

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kenner, LA

Full Time

Student (High School)

Donation Attendant (Esplanade Store)

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.