Flexible Part-Time Donation Processing Associate

salvarmycareers; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Store Backroom Attendant to be the first contact for donors. This part-time role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work in our thrift store environment.

You will greet donors, process and track donations, maintain a clean area, and assist with truck loading and unloading according to center policy. A flexible schedule including weekends and evenings is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check
• 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

Donor service

Customer service

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or currently pursuing

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Salvation Army in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Store Backroom Attendant to be the first contact for donors. This part-time role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work in our thrift store environment.

You will greet donors, process and track donations, maintain a clean area, and assist with truck loading and unloading according to center policy. A flexible schedule including weekends and evenings is required.