Retail Associate - PT or FT

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Two weeks vacation

Four personal days

Seven sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Employer match

50% employee discount

Anniversary recognition

Referral program

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking a Retail Associate in Stamford, CT, with part‑time or full‑time options. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, and help display and process donations in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring a pleasant shopping experience, maintaining store cleanliness, and supporting team members during busy periods. Weekend availability is a plus, and you will join a mission to help the community through

Qualifications

• Basic English for customer interaction and transactions.
• Basic math for cash handling and change calculation.
• Willingness to work day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Physically able to stand, walk, and lift for store duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Operate a cash register accurately.
• Organize and display merchandise in the store.
• Accept and process donated items as needed.
• Maintain a clean and neat store environment.

Skills

Basic English

Basic math for cash handling

Flexible scheduling

Stand for long periods

Job description

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Retail Associate - PT or FT

Stamford, CT, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 8121

Salary: $16.94 Annually

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.

PART TIME AND FULL TIME AVAILABLE | Weekend Availability a plus!

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 1 st 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
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $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 skillsfor 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.