Retail Associate — Flexible Schedule & Mission-Driven

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is hiring a part-time Retail Associate in Battle Creek, MI. You will welcome customers, process donations, and keep the store organized while delivering friendly service.

Responsibilities include operating the POS, managing cash, tagging and stocking donated merchandise, and assisting with curbside or in-store donations. Training provided; evenings and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide friendly customer service.
• Ability to process donated merchandise.
• 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.
• 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

• Provide excellent customer service on the sales floor, at the donation area, and during all assigned store activities.
• Operate the Point-of-Sale system accurately, complete sales transactions, manage assigned cash drawer, and follow Salvation Army cash handling policies.
• Implement store opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Assist donors with donations, provide receipts, collect required donor information, track donations according to center policy, and communicate when items cannot be accepted.
• Sort, process, hang, tag, price, and prepare donated merchandise according to store production goals and timelines.
• Identify and set aside items for eCommerce sales as assigned.
• Stock, straighten, clean, organize, and maintain the sales floor and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving, loading, unloading, sorting, and moving donations or merchandise.
• Complete bank runs and other assigned duties in accordance with Salvation Army policy.
• Follow all Salvation Army policies regarding merchandise handling, pricing, donor service, safety, dress code, and workplace conduct.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Flexibility

Standing/walking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is hiring a part-time Retail Associate in Battle Creek, MI. You will welcome customers, process donations, and keep the store organized while delivering friendly service.

Responsibilities include operating the POS, managing cash, tagging and stocking donated merchandise, and assisting with curbside or in-store donations. Training provided; evenings and weekend availability required.