R4 - Culpeper Back Retail Associate Part Time

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is seeking a Part-Time Back Retail Associate at our Culpeper location. You will assist donors, price merchandise, prepare textiles for sale, and maintain attractive displays while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include processing donations, providing tax receipts, operating the register, and assisting in other store functions as needed. High School Diploma or GED preferred; retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for daily register use and inventory checks.
• Ability to count change and perform basic math accurately.
• Retail or similar experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists donors, provides tax receipts, and prices merchandise.
• Maintains clean, attractive store displays and sales floor.
• Operates the cash register and handles basic transactions.
• Assists with loading/unloading donations and station upkeep.
• Grades textiles and hangs garments per store layout; cross-trains as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic cash handling

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) is searching for a Part‑Time Back Retail Associate at our Culpeper location. The Back Retail Associate will assist donors, provide tax receipts, select and prepare textiles for sales in store, price new and used merchandise, and ensure goods are displayed in a clean, attractive environment while delivering excellent customer service.

Core Responsibilities

• Assures exceptionally friendly customer service to all shoppers and donors.
• Performs basic housekeeping tasks on the sales floor, donation center, and production area.
• Safeguards company property and equipment against loss, theft, or damage.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to security policies and enforces security rules and reports incidents to the Store Manager.
• Assists in any other store function as needed to meet all work goals and cross‑train in all store functions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Donation Responsibilities

• Assists with loading/unloading and carrying purchases/donations.
• Explains to donors the company’s policies when donations cannot be accepted.
• Provides donors with tax receipts.
• Maintains a neat donation area and surrounding spaces inside and out.
• Evaluates wares for quality and value, prices appropriately, and determines when items should be sent to the e‑commerce department.
• Prepares outbound merchandise for shipment to the warehouse.

Hanger/Grader Responsibilities

• Rapidly and accurately grades textiles into categories determined by Management.
• Discards unsalable items.
• Hangs 100 garments per hour.
• Prices specialty items as directed by Management.
• Places clothes on Z‑rack in order according to store layout.
• Performs basic housekeeping tasks as required in store.

Education and Training

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. Retail or similar experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand and move around for extended periods. Ability to climb, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must be available to work during operating hours as needed for business operations. Work schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, blackout periods that vary week to week, as well as occasional overtime when approved by management.

Skills

Basic computer skills, basic phone communication skills, ability to count change and operate a cash register, basic math, and ability to make change.

Working Conditions

Retail store environment, some minimal exposure to outdoor elements.

What We Offer

In addition to pay and benefits, you will receive valuable training and experience. Your efforts make a meaningful difference in countless lives and communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, we celebrate and support difference to benefit our team and the communities we serve. We encourage all to apply because a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.