Mission-Driven Thrift Store Retail Associate (Part-Time, Flexible)

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Battle Creek, MI is hiring a friendly Retail Associate to provide great customer service, process donations, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors. This part-time role offers 25 hours per week with evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

You’ll handle sales on the register, keep the store organized, stock and price donated merchandise, and support safe, positive store operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain friendly, professional demeanor with customers, donors, co-workers, leadership, and field personnel.
• Provide excellent customer service on the sales floor, at the donation area, and during all store activities.
• Operate the Point-of-Sale system accurately, complete sales transactions, manage cash drawer, and follow policies.
• Implement store opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Assist donors with donations, provide receipts, collect donor information, and communicate item acceptance per policy.
• Sort, process, tag, price, and prepare donated merchandise according to production goals and timelines.
• Identify and set aside items for eCommerce sales as assigned.
• Stock, straighten, clean, organize, and maintain the sales floor and storage areas to support a safe experience.
• Assist with receiving, loading, unloading, and moving donations or merchandise as assigned.
• Complete bank runs and other assigned duties in accordance with Salvation Army policy.
• Follow all Salvation Army policies regarding merchandise handling, pricing, donor service, safety, and conduct.

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Battle Creek, MI is hiring a friendly Retail Associate to provide great customer service, process donations, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors. This part-time role offers 25 hours per week with evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

You’ll handle sales on the register, keep the store organized, stock and price donated merchandise, and support safe, positive store operations.