Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Evanston, IL is seeking a Store Sales Associate for a part-time role at 27 hours weekly, offering $17.05 per hour. The position requires open availability with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

You will greet customers, process sales at the POS, maintain store cleanliness, restock merchandise, and help meet daily production goals while promoting a welcoming shopping environment and supporting our mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in retail settings.
• Ability to operate POS system and balance cash.
• Experience maintaining store appearance and restocking merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance.
• Process sales transactions accurately using POS system including opening, closing, and balancing.
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking.
• Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise.
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stocking & merchandising

Store cleanliness

Team collaboration

Tools

POS system

Job description

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our community services and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

About the Role

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Pay Rate : $17.05/ Hour

Status: Part Time- 27 Hours Weekly

-Candidates must have open availability and be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance
• Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking
• Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment