Part-Time Donation Processing Associate

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 18,914 - 21,669; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Paid training

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a part-time Donation Processing Associate in Utica, MI. This role involves providing exceptional customer service to donors while processing and managing donations to support community programs.

With a focus on mission-driven work, you'll engage with donors, maintain donation areas, and ensure the timely processing of all donations. Join us for a rewarding experience that includes paid training and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Exceptional donor service skills to greet and assist donors.
• Ability to process and track donations accurately.
• Capability to maintain a clean, organized donation area.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and offer assistance.
• Sort and load donations according to policies.
• Report any issues in the donation area.

Skills

Customer service

Donation processing

Organizational skills

Job description

Donation Processing Associate

Location: Utica MI

Pay: $13.73 - $15.73 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 24 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. As a Donation Attendant you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission‑driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Training Provided

• Paid training on the donation process, production standards, and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission‑driven work that supports programs in your community
• On‑the‑job training
• Team‑oriented environment
• Employee discount, employee assistance program, and more!