Store Sales Associate I

salvarmycareers; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Hearing覆盖

Prescription Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Aflac Plans

MetLife Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan (403b)

Growth, training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in St. Joseph, MO is hiring a Store Sales Associate (Part-Time) to greet customers, operate the register, restock merchandise, and maintain an inviting sales floor.

This role requires friendly, dependable individuals who can work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Typical schedule is about 25 hours per week at $15.00 per hour, with paid training on register operations and ongoing coaching from store leadership.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Retail, cashier, or customer service experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide outstanding customer service.
• Operate the cash register and accurately process sales transactions.
• Assist with opening, closing, and balancing the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and maintain organized, attractive sales displays.
• Sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Support daily sales and production goals as part of a team.
• Assist donors and customers in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Attendance & punctuality

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Store Sales Associate (Part-Time)

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

St. Joseph, MO
$15.00 per hour
Part-Time | 25 Hours Per Week

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, every purchase and donation helps fund programs that provide hope, support, and assistance to individuals and families in our community. We're looking for friendly, dependable, and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Retail Sales Associates.

If you enjoy helping people, working in a fast-paced environment, and supporting a mission that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Greet customers and provide outstanding customer service
• Operate the cash register and accurately process sales transactions
• Assist with opening, closing, and balancing the register as assigned
• Restock merchandise and maintain organized, attractive sales displays
• Sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store environment
• Support daily sales and production goals as part of a team
• Assist donors and customers in a courteous and professional manner

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, positive attitude and strong customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday
• Retail, cashier, or customer service experience is helpful but not required

Schedule

• Approximately25 hours per week
• Must be available to workevenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Training & Development

• Paid training on register operations and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to develop retail, customer service, and teamwork skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package for part-time employees working20-29 hours per week, including:

• Prorated Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount
• Additional wellness programs and benefits may be available based on location and role

Why Join The Salvation Army?

• Work that directly supports programs in your community
• Mission-driven organization with a positive impact
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Be part of an organization dedicated to Doing the Most Good®

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The Salvation Army is committed to caring for those who care for others. We offer a comprehensive, affordable benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Hearing Coveragethrough Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield – multiple plan options with affordable premiums and low copays.

• Prescription Coveragewith Express Scripts – mail-order options for convenience and lower costs.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Employer-Paid Basic Life Insuranceand options to purchase additional voluntary life coverage for you and your dependents.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurancethrough Unum, including income-protection buy-up options.

• Supplemental Aflac Plans(Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity) to help offset unexpected medical costs.

• MetLife Pet Insuranceavailable with preventive care options for your furry family members.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)offering 24/7 confidential counseling, legal, and financial resources.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)andPaid Holidayseach year.

• Retirement Savings Plan (403b)with employer match eligibility.

• Opportunities forgrowth, training, and career developmentwithin one of the nation’s largest and most trusted nonprofits.