Store Sales Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Lawrence, New York (KS, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a customer service role in a store environment. This position requires effective communication skills in English and basic computer proficiency, particularly in Point of Sales systems. Employees will engage with customers and assist in various tasks, including handling payments and maintaining store operations. This role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, accommodating weekend and evening hours. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English with customers and coworkers.
• Basic computer skills including Point of Sales System usage.

Responsibilities

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a store environment with varying noise levels and temperature.

Skills

English Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Point of Sales System

Accurate Change Giving

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, certifications, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Graduate or GED

Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers.
- Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; the payroll program and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.
- Ability to give change accurately.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position is a store environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather. The employee is routinely exposed to outdoor weather. Full-Time or Part-Time position; will require weekend and evening hours.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.