Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to staff our Washington Twp location. You will provide excellent customer service, operate the register, and help maintain an organized, welcoming store environment.

You will work 24 hours per week with evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Prior retail or thrift store experience is a plus, along with basic math and computer skills for checkout procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic customer service skills and friendly demeanor.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic math and computer skills needed for transactions and stocking.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly service.
• Operate register and process sales accurately.
• Open, close, and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat.
• Sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep store clean, safe, and organized.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily sales goals.

Skills

Customer service

Attendance

Punctuality

Teamwork

Math skills

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate

Location: Washington Twp 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!

Qualifications

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.