Part-Time Thrift Store Associate

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a part-time Thrift Store Associate in Marquette, MI. You will receive donations, process and display merchandise, and operate a cash register while delivering friendly customer service on the shop floor.

Experience in retail is preferred but not required. You will help with loading/unloading donations, maintaining donation areas, and supporting a positive team environment through staff trainings and regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to assist customers and handle transactions professionally.

Responsibilities

• Receive donations and evaluate items for acceptance.
• Process and display merchandise; price and tag items.
• Operate cash register and complete sales transactions.
• Provide quality customer service on the sales floor.
• Assist with loading and unloading donations from vehicles or trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of donation areas.
• Support staff meetings and teamwork.
• Build positive donor relations with information about donations.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise display

Donations processing

Teamwork

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Our Thrift Store has a wide range of items that have been donated by people in our community. We are continually accepting donations and have great deals on items in our shop. Along with great prices, all dollars raised at our Thrift Store go right back into our Emergency Shelter programs and services.

The part-time Thrift Store Associate is expected to receive donations, process and display merchandise, operate a cash register, and complete sales transactions. Associates will also assist with providing quality customer service as part of the Thrift Store Operations and support picking up donations from area businesses and homes.

About The Role

• Cross train and work in all areas of store as needed
• Accept and evaluate donations
• Maintain donation area cleanliness during store’s business hours
• Ensure quality of inventory by adhering to merchandise standards when accepting donations
• Clean, price and display merchandise
• Arrange and display merchandise throughout the store as assigned
• Operate cash register, assist with sales transactions and with the reconciliation of daily cash receipts
• Answer phone lines and provide customer service
• Assist customers on the sales floor and suggest sales when appropriate
• Build positive donor relations by providing information regarding use of donations
• Actively support a team environment among store associates
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other trainings
• Interact appropriately and courteously with donors while on their property
• Ensure a safe work environment by keeping aisles and other areas clear of debris
• Load and unload donations from truck

Education: N/A

Experience: Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred, but not required.

Certifications: None

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.