Donation Attendant (Slidell, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA in Slidell, LA seeks a Donation Attendant. This full-time position is suitable for a student (high school) and requires supporting donors, sorting donations, maintaining safety and a clean work area.

Responsibilities include providing courteous service, accepting donations, and promoting the organization's mission while following safety policies. Flexibility for days, nights, and weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact cordially with a variety of people.
• Ability to market the Goodwill mission to the public.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; bend and stretch as needed.
• Flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
• Lift/carry up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds 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 as it pertains to the work area.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Donor engagement

Stamina

Flex scheduling

Lifting capability

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Donation Attendant

Slidell, 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.