Donation Attendant (Read Blvd)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Student (High School) for a full-time donations role. You will greet donors, sort donated items, and help maintain a clean, safe donation area while promoting Goodwill's mission.

The position requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work a flexible schedule including weekends. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; prior service-industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Prior service-industry experience 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; promote safe, courteous service.
• Accept donations from the general public and issue a receipt.
• Present a positive image of the Company through prompt, courteous service.
• Follow the safety policies of the Company as it pertains to the work area.

Skills

Customer interaction

Public outreach

Stamina

Flexible schedule

Heavy lifting

English proficiency

Work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

New Orleans, 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.