Retail Training Associate – Donated Goods

Goodwill Gulf Coast; Semmes (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Gulf Coast in Semmes, AL is seeking a Retail Trainee to learn all core areas of store operations, including donation intake, sales floor maintenance, and merchandise processing. This temporary role supports the Donated Goods department and reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Manager.

The position emphasizes world class customer service, accurate donation handling, and maintaining a clean, organized store.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior work experience in the service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and provide friendly service and information.
• Assist with unloading donations from donors' vehicles and accepting donations left outside the store.
• Keep an accurate count of donations.
• Sort donations into designated categories and prepare items for display.
• Sort and price merchandise, distinguishing sellable items.
• Clean, hang, and rotate merchandise on the sales floor for a neat presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dressing rooms and the sales floor.
• Assist customers with questions and stocking needs.
• Ensure a clean and organized workstation at the end of each shift.

Skills

Customer service

Initiative

Flexible schedule

Brand recognition

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Gulf Coast in Semmes, AL is seeking a Retail Trainee to learn all core areas of store operations, including donation intake, sales floor maintenance, and merchandise processing. This temporary role supports the Donated Goods department and reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Manager.

The position emphasizes world class customer service, accurate donation handling, and maintaining a clean, organized store.