Part-Time Thrift Store Associate (Cashier)

Catholic Charities; Teutopolis (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Teutopolis, IL, is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, and help sort and display clothing and household items.

The role emphasizes friendly, respectful service, accurate cash handling, and collaboration with volunteers. Schedule includes Tue, Thu, Fri (~7.5 hours/day) and some Saturdays; prior retail or charitable experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience handling cash and operating a cash register.
• Ability to assist customers with courtesy and dignity.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Operates the cash register, opens/closes drawer with accuracy, records receipts.
• Interacts with donors, volunteers, clients, and customers with friendliness and respect.
• Assists referral clients and maintains documentation of services.
• Works with store supervisor on pricing, sorting, storing, and displaying items.
• Seeks supervisor approval for store purchases and manages layaway items when needed.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in clothing/display areas and ensures security.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS operation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Catholic Charities in Teutopolis, IL, is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, and help sort and display clothing and household items.

The role emphasizes friendly, respectful service, accurate cash handling, and collaboration with volunteers. Schedule includes Tue, Thu, Fri (~7.5 hours/day) and some Saturdays; prior retail or charitable experience is a plus.