Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

403(b) plan

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Rockford, IL is seeking a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to join our team. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Pay is $15.00 per hour and benefits include paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and retirement options. You will greet customers, operate the register, restock merchandise, and keep displays neat and organized while supporting daily sales goals.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Location: Rockford, IL

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 24 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Benefits

• 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!