Part-time Lead Retail Associate – Thrift Store Impact

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Discretionary days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Lead Store Sales Associate in Belleville, IL. This part-time role supports store operations, delivers strong customer service, and helps manage daily retail activities to fund community programs.

You will participate in opening and closing procedures, assist with product sales, and ensure a positive shopping experience while adapting to evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation required.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to learn store procedures and policies.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with product sales and acquisition.
• Help execute store opening and closing procedures.
• Handle banking and daily deposits.
• Support strategies to meet sales goals and manage inventory turnover.
• Maintain displays and floor layouts to improve store appeal.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Retail operations

Cash handling

Open/close procedures

Product rotation

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Lead Store Sales Associate in Belleville, IL. This part-time role supports store operations, delivers strong customer service, and helps manage daily retail activities to fund community programs.

You will participate in opening and closing procedures, assist with product sales, and ensure a positive shopping experience while adapting to evenings and weekends as scheduled.