Erie County Retail - Donation Attendant

goodwillready; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Job summary

Goodwill in Erie, PA is seeking a part-time Donation Attendant to greet donors, process donations, and keep the donation area organized. This entry-level role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven team.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, assist with unloading donations, and uphold safety standards while delivering friendly service to a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, retail, warehouse, or labor preferred.
• Friendly, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with diverse customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and provide friendly, professional customer service
• Accept, sort, and process incoming donations
• Assist donors with unloading items safely
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized donation area
• Follow safety procedures and Goodwill guidelines
• Represent Goodwill’s mission in every interaction

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Stamina

Friendly attitude

Job description

Donation Attendant – Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Looking for a job where your work truly matters? Join Goodwill serving Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania and help turn donations into opportunities that change lives.

We’re hiring a Donation Attendant for our Erie County, PA locations! If you enjoy working with people, staying active, and being part of a mission-driven team, this could be the perfect fit.

• Part-time schedule
• Flexible hours
• Great entry-level opportunity
• Meaningful work that gives back to the community

What You’ll Do

• Greet donors and provide friendly, professional customer service
• Accept, sort, and process incoming donations
• Assist donors with unloading items safely
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized donation area
• Follow safety procedures and Goodwill guidelines
• Represent Goodwill’s mission in every interaction

What We’re Looking For

• Customer service, retail, warehouse, or labor experience preferred (not required)
• Friendly, reliable, and team-oriented attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with diverse customers and team members

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move items up to 50 lbs regularly
• Frequent standing, bending, and walking
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Why Goodwill?

Every donation supports job training and programs that help individuals build brighter futures. Your work truly makes a difference every day.