Retail Sales Associate

salvarmycareers; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan (immedi

Voluntary life insurance options

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Waukesha, WI is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate to deliver great customer service, operate the register, and keep the store welcoming.

This part-time role requires 25 hours weekly, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will gain training, be part of a team, and contribute to community programs while earning a modest hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• High school diploma or currently pursuing.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Standing/walking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate

Location: Waukesha, WI

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

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

Benefits

Insurance & Financial Benefits

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

• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available
• Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)

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!

What you’ll need

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 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.