eCommerce Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking an eCommerce General Associate in Minneapolis, MN. This full-time position pays $16.50 per hour and involves curating merchandise, managing product listings, and responding to customer inquiries. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong English communication skills. Experience in eCommerce or retail is preferred. Join us and support community programs through your work in digital commerce.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn new systems.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Physical capability to handle merchandise (up to 50 lbs regularly).

Responsibilities

• Curate and process high-quality merchandise for online platforms.
• Capture professional product photography using studio equipment.
• Create detailed, engaging product listings on eBay and other platforms.
• Handle customer inquiries with care and professionalism.
• Process orders and ensure optimal packaging for shipping.
• Participate in authentication processes for designer items.
• Maintain organized workspace and inventory systems.
• Contribute to meeting department productivity goals.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

eCommerce General Associate Position

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour, Full Time

About Us

The Salvation Army is an international movement and evangelical 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. Through our eCommerce operations, we extend our reach to serve more communities while supporting our vital community programs.

Position Overview

Join our dynamic eCommerce team as a General eCommerce Associate, where you\'ll play a crucial role in our online retail operations. This position offers an exciting blend of digital commerce, product curation, and mission-driven work that directly supports our community programs.

Responsibilities

• Curate and process high-quality merchandise for our online platforms
• Capture professional product photography using studio equipment
• Create detailed, engaging product listings on eBay and other platforms
• Handle customer inquiries with care and professionalism
• Process orders and ensure optimal packaging for shipping
• Participate in authentication processes for designer items
• Maintain organized workspace and inventory systems
• Contribute to meeting department productivity goals

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn new systems
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Physical capability to handle merchandise (up to 50 lbs regularly)

Preferred Experience:

• Previous eCommerce or retail experience (eBay, Amazon)
• Experience with photography and basic photo editing
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Background in social service or faith-based organizations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly (occasionally up to 100 lbs)
• Manual dexterity for packaging and handling merchandise
• Visual acuity for detailed photography and product inspection