Retail Sales Associate — Mission-Driven, Flexible Hours

salvarmycareers; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Belleville, IL is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate. The role involves greeting customers, handling sales at the register, and keeping the store organized to provide a welcoming shopping experience.

The position requires friendly service, reliability, basic math, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior retail or thrift store experience is preferred.

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.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise.

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

Attendance

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Tools

Point of sale system

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Belleville, IL is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate. The role involves greeting customers, handling sales at the register, and keeping the store organized to provide a welcoming shopping experience.

The position requires friendly service, reliability, basic math, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior retail or thrift store experience is preferred.