People-First Retail Associate — Help Your Community

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role blends customer service with retail operations to transform donations into resources that support our mission.

You will greet customers, process sales at the POS, and help maintain a clean, organized store during evening shifts (4:30pm–8:30pm).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends.
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and offer assistance to provide exceptional service
• Process sales transactions accurately using the Point of Sale system, including opening, closing, and balancing
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking
• Meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment
• Perform duties as assigned: Bank Running (requires reliable transportation), Pricing, Cross-trained in other Departments

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Flexibility

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or pursuing

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role blends customer service with retail operations to transform donations into resources that support our mission.

You will greet customers, process sales at the POS, and help maintain a clean, organized store during evening shifts (4:30pm–8:30pm).