Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Optional life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Access to voluntary benefit options

Employer funded pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Belvidere is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to deliver excellent customer service, keep the store organized, and create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

You will greet customers, operate the register, balance the till, restock merchandise, and support daily sales goals. We offer paid training, benefits, and a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide friendly customer service.
• 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 as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach and lift or move merchandise.
• High school diploma or currently pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Open, close and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop.
• Sort, prepare and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep the store clean, safe and organized.
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Stand/walk long hours

Education

High school diploma or in progress

Tools

Point of sale (POS) system

Job description

Location: Belvidere, IL Pay: $15.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 24 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hours
• Optional voluntary life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Access to additional voluntary benefit options
• Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals

Training Provided

• Paid training on register and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Additional Information

Qualifications-

Required

• Ability to provide friendly customer service
• 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 as needed
• 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

Preferred

• Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience
• Experience using a point of sale system

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.