Reno Thrift Store Sales Associate — Community Impact

The Salvation Army Southern California; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California in Reno is seeking a Sales Associate I to assist in the thrift store operations. You will greet customers, handle cash, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, welcoming store environment.

This entry‑level role emphasizes reliable teamwork, prompt service, and accurate daily paperwork. Prior retail experience is a plus, and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate basic office equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle cash, make change and operate register.
• Must be able to take instructions and carry them out without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of merchandise preferred.
• Previous retail experience a plus.
• Good rapport with customers.
• Strong ability to utilize high levels of time management and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Stock, clean, rag out goods, operate the cash register and prepare daily paperwork.
• Responsible for keys to open and/or close store.
• Responsible for maintaining good customer relations and giving prompt, courteous assistance to all customers.
• Answer telephone in a courteous fashion and direct caller to appropriate department.
• Ensure store appearance is clean and orderly.
• Responsible for janitorial duties: cleaning windows, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
• Other duties assigned by Store Manager or Assistant Manager.

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California in Reno is seeking a Sales Associate I to assist in the thrift store operations. You will greet customers, handle cash, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, welcoming store environment.

This entry‑level role emphasizes reliable teamwork, prompt service, and accurate daily paperwork. Prior retail experience is a plus, and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate basic office equipment.