Part-Time Thrift Store Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is looking for a part-time Thrift Store Associate in Marquette, Michigan. Your responsibilities will include receiving donations, processing and displaying merchandise, operating the cash register, and providing quality customer service.

The role requires interacting with customers, maintaining cleanliness in the donation area, and supporting a positive team environment among store associates. Previous retail experience is preferred, but not necessary. Apply now to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive donations and process merchandise.
• Operate cash register and complete sales transactions.
• Assist customers on the sales floor.

Skills

Customer service

Cash register operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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. Apply now to make a difference in your community!

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

Equal Opportunity

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.