Retail Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is hiring a Retail Sales Associate for its thrift store. You will greet customers, handle sales, and balance the till while maintaining clean displays and helping donors.

The role requires a friendly demeanor, reliability, and the ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided, with opportunities to develop retail and customer service skills in a mission-driven environment that supports local programs

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service and reliable attendance are essential.
• Punctuality and basic communication skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand and move on the sales floor for long periods.
• Comfort with basic math and handling transactions.
• Experience with POS is a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attendance & reliability

Teamwork

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or student

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Insurance & Financial Benefits

• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available
• Sick days with discretionary days

Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)

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 storeorganized, 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

What you'll need

Required

• Ability to provide friendly customer service
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math and computer skillsAbility 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 apoint of salesystem

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.