Part-Time Retail Sales Associate — Mission-Driven Thrift Store

salvarmycareers; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays prorated

Life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary benefits

Employer pension

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Dekalb, IL is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to deliver great customer service, keep the store organized, and create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

This part-time role includes greeting customers, handling transactions at the register, restocking, and maintaining a clean, safe shop. Training is provided, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service is required.
• 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.
• High school diploma or currently pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions 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 the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Work with team to support daily sales and production goals.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability & punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Standing/walking

Education

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Dekalb, IL is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to deliver great customer service, keep the store organized, and create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

This part-time role includes greeting customers, handling transactions at the register, restocking, and maintaining a clean, safe shop. Training is provided, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.