Donation Attendant — Hands-On, Community Impact

The Salvation Army Southern California; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Wellness Program Incentives

Retirement Plan

Pre-paid Legal Service

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Store Discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is hiring a Donation Attendant for our Lake Forest store. You will help manage donation intake, receipts, and light logistics to support the Adult Rehabilitation Program and local community.

The role requires a high school diploma, reliable teamwork, and the ability to read, write, and follow directions. Expect outerwear and donation area maintenance duties with a focus on accuracy and donor service.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to read and write and to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and cleaning up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
• Assisting the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
• Maintaining all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
• Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
• Assisting TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
• Informing the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
• Securing and locking Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift

Skills

Communication

Reading

Writing

Following instructions

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is hiring a Donation Attendant for our Lake Forest store. You will help manage donation intake, receipts, and light logistics to support the Adult Rehabilitation Program and local community.

The role requires a high school diploma, reliable teamwork, and the ability to read, write, and follow directions. Expect outerwear and donation area maintenance duties with a focus on accuracy and donor service.