Donation Processing Associate

salvarmycareers; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life insurance (voluntary)

403(b) retirement savings plan

Benefits options

Pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Janesville, WI is seeking a part-time Donation Processing Associate to greet donors, process donations, and maintain a clean donation area. You will provide exceptional donor service, manage donation tracking, and support loading/unloading donations for trucks.

This role includes paid training, evenings/weekends, and opportunities to develop retail and customer service skills in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication for donor and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check
• Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings

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

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Donation Processing Associate

Location: Janesville, WI Pay: $13.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 24 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hours
• Optional voluntary life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Access to additional voluntary benefit options
• Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community.community.As aDonation Attendant 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.

What You’ll Do

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

Training Provided

• Paid training donation process, production standards,and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Qualifications-

Required

• High School Diploma or currentlypursuing
• Strong English communication skills for donor and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn newsystems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment backgroundcheck
• Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays andevenings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50pounds
• Occasionally lift and move up to 100pounds
• Stand for extendedperiods
• Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch asneeded
• Work in various weather conditions (outdoor exposure)

What Success Looks Like

• Positive donor feedback
• Clean and organized donation area
• Meeting daily production goals
• Strong team collaboration
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Accurate donation tracking andreceipting

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.