Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

salvarmycareers; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

More benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to greet customers, operate the register, and help keep the store organized and inviting. The role requires friendly service, reliability, and basic math and computer skills for everyday transactions.

The position is part-time with a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided, and opportunities exist to build retail and customer service skills while supporting community programs.

Qualifications

• Provide friendly customer service and assist customers
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or in progress

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and process sales transactions
• Operate register and balance cash
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety
• Support daily sales and store goals

Skills

Customer service

Attendance

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or in progress

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate

Location: Southgate 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. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals

Training Provided

• Paid training on register 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!

Retail Sales Associate

What You Need

Required

• Ability to provide friendly customer service
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
• High school diploma or currently pursuing

Preferred

• Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience
• Experience using a point of sale system

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.