Retail Sales Associate (PM)

Milwaukee Succeeds; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Racine is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate. Join a mission-focused team delivering friendly customer service, processing sales, and keeping the store inviting for donors and shoppers. This role supports the community by turning donations into resources for programs.

The position offers up to 28 hours per week with afternoon shifts, including Saturdays. A professional appearance and reliable transportation are required to contribute to a positive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends.
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code.
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and offer assistance to provide exceptional service.
• 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.
• Must also have one or more of these duties: Bank Running, Pricing, Cross-trained in other Departments.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Reliability

Teamwork

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or currently pursuing

Job description

Status: Part-Time, up to 28 hours per week

Hours: 2:30pm-6:30pm (includes Saturday)

Location: Racine

Retail Sales Associate - The Salvation Army Thrift Store

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 Retail 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.

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
• Must also have one or more of these three duties: Bank Running (requires reliable transportation), Pricing, Cross trained in other Departments

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends.
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset
• Reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capability to move throughout the store
• Physical ability to handle merchandise and maintain store appearance

  Training and Development

  • Expected POS system proficiency within 3 months

  What Success Looks Like

  • Accurate and efficient sales transactions
  • Positive customer feedback
  • Clean and organized store environment
  • Meeting daily production and sales goals
  • Strong team collaboration
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

  The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

  Pay Rate: $11.00/per hour

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.