Donations Processor - Cottage Grove, MN - (Part-Time)

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a part-time Donations Processor in Cottage Grove, MN to receive donated goods and provide excellent donor service. You will sort donations and assist merchandise staff to meet daily production goals, while upholding the organization’s mission and values.

A day in the life includes store operations, customer service, and supporting programs that help participants reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and provide excellent customer service.
• Experience interacting with a diverse population in a human services setting.
• Strong initiative and reliability; part-time schedule up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Store Operations: Follows policies and procedures and executes directives in a timely manner.
• Customer Service: Creates a high level of customer service throughout the store ensuring customers experience a welcoming atmosphere.
• Services and Programs: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Initiative

Perseverance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Donations Processor - Cottage Grove, MN - (Part-Time)

Job Category: Retail

Requisition Number: DONAT015289

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Part-Time

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Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for receiving donated goods while providing excellent customer service to Goodwill donors. Responsible for sorting donated goods and delivering them to the merchandise pricing staff to meet daily production standards and goals. Promotes and adheres to Goodwill-Easter Seals’ mission and values.

A day in the life:In a typical day, aDonations Processorcan expect to...

• Store Operations: Follows policies and procedures and executes directives in a timely manner.
• Customer Service: Creates a high level of customer service throughout the store ensuring customers experience a welcoming atmosphere.
• Services and Programs: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.
• Pay Range: $14.20 - $19.52/hr
  
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!

Work-life balance: No overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours

GESMN retail locations are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!

Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong attention to details
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human services setting
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done
• A typical part-time schedule is up to 20 hours per week.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here .

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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