Donation Attendant (Luling, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Boutte (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA in Luling, LA is seeking a Donation Attendant to greet donors, sort donations, and uphold a safe, clean work environment. The role emphasizes friendly service and accurate receipt handling, supporting the organization's mission in daily interactions with the public.

The position is full-time and suitable for students in high school seeking hands-on experience in retail donation operations. Flexibility for varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact cordially with diverse people.
• Ability to market Goodwill and explain its mission to the public.
• Prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending and stretching.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Read, write and communicate clearly in English.

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, courteous service.
• Accept donations from the public and issue receipts.
• Present a positive image through prompt, courteous service.
• Follow the safety policies of the Company.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

English literacy

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Donation Attendant

Luling, 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.