Family Store Associate

salvarmycareers; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

AFLAC

Life insurance

403(b)

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Birthday off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army Michigan is seeking a Part-Time Family Store Associate to deliver excellent customer service, operate the POS, and keep the store clean, organized and secure.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling payments and change, balancing the cash drawer, preparing deposits, restocking shelves, pricing unmarked items, and setting up displays to promote sales while maintaining courteous relations with shoppers and donors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Ability to operate a POS system and handle cash accurately.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the POS and handle payments and change.
• Balance cash drawer and assist with deposits as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and security of the store.
• Price unmarked items and set up promotional displays.
• Assist donors and manage merchandise placement and shelving.
• Answer phones professionally and provide courteous service.
• Support overall store operations and cover varied shifts.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Cash register operation

Math proficiency

Reading comprehension

One-on-one communication

Common sense

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Retail experience preferred

Tools

Basic computer operation

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS and SharePoint

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary:

The Family Store Associate provides excellent customer service; operates and maintains a cash register; maintains the cleanliness, orderliness and security of the store.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist customers purchasing items via the Point of Sale (POS)POS system.
• Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
• Prepare and balance the cash drawer; assists in preparing bank deposits as requested.
• Works to maintain sales and production rotation quotas.
• Price unmarked items of merchandise.
• Cleans shelves, counters or tables.
• Follows through on outdating as instructed.
• Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales.
• Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers.
• Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area
• Assist customers who are donating items
• Place and arrange items in the store as directed
• Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensure that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED (desired), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Experience working in a retail store preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must be available for a flexible schedule
• Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations, and count change
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills:

• Basic Computer operation knowledge
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Part Time (varies-Monday-Saturday;varies 9am-6pm)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
  • Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
  • Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
  • Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.