Part-Time Thrift Store Retail Associate - Employee Discount

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Fort Wayne is seeking a friendly, motivated Retail Sales Associate for a part-time 25-hour weekly role. You will greet customers, handle sales at the register, and help maintain organized displays while contributing to a welcoming shopping experience for donors and shoppers.

This position includes evening, weekend, and holiday shifts with paid training and ongoing coaching from store leadership.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Tools

Point of Sale system

Register operations

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Fort Wayne is seeking a friendly, motivated Retail Sales Associate for a part-time 25-hour weekly role. You will greet customers, handle sales at the register, and help maintain organized displays while contributing to a welcoming shopping experience for donors and shoppers.

This position includes evening, weekend, and holiday shifts with paid training and ongoing coaching from store leadership.