Donation Processing Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Store Backroom Attendant for 27 hours per week. This part-time role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support local programs.

The position requires weekend availability, including Sundays, and involves greeting donors, processing donations, and maintaining a tidy donation area. You will also sort and Load donations for truck transfers, assist production as needed, and ensure safety

Qualifications

• Must be available to work on Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and provide exceptional donor service.
• Process and track donations accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized donation area.
• Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy.
• Power sort donations as they arrive.
• Support production processes as needed.
• Safeguard donated materials and equipment.
• Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area.
• Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items.

Job description

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

-Must be available to work on Sundays.

Location

9000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455

Pay Rate

$ 17.05/ Hour

Status

Part Time/ 27 Hours Weekly

About the Role

Join our team as a Store Backroom Attendant where you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
• Process and track donations accurately
• Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
• Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
• Power sort donations as they arrive (where applicable)
• Support production processes as needed
• Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
• Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area
• Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items