Retail Associate

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic Retail Associates to join their mission of helping the community. This role involves providing excellent customer service, operating cash registers, and maintaining a tidy store environment. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work culture, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a pleasant shopping experience for customers while contributing to meaningful community programs. If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career, this part-time position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Work Anniversary Gift

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of English and math skills for cash handling.
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Operating a cash register and organizing store goods.
• Accepting and processing donated items.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

English Proficiency

Job description

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Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$16.35/hr - $16.35/hr

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities.

Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.

As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission. When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren’t just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community.

Morning Availability

What Goodwill Can Offer You

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)
• Only available for Full-Time Team Members
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
• Operating a cash register
• Organizing and displaying goods in the store
• Accepting and processing donated items
• Maintaining a clean and neat store
  
  

Position Requirements

• Basic knowledge of English
• Basic math skills for cash handling
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
• Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.
  
  

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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