Donation Attendant (Veterans Memorial)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is seeking a Donation Attendant at the Veterans Memorial Store in Metairie, LA. This full-time role supports donors and helps maintain a clean, safe, welcoming store environment.

You will greet donors, sort donated materials, issue receipts, and promote Goodwill's mission through courteous service. The job requires prolonged standing, walking, and flexibility to work days, nights, or weekends.

Qualifications

• 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 lbs frequently and 50 lbs 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.

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

Courtesy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Donation Attendant (Veterans Memorial Store)

Metairie, 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.