Store Sales Associate I

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

PTO (Prorated)

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Employee Discount

EAP

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a Store Sales Associate (Part-Time) to greet customers, operate the register, restock displays, and keep the sales floor welcoming.

Approximately 25 hours per week with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Training is provided; prior retail or cashier experience is helpful but not required.

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

Reliability

Teamwork

Cashier experience

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

• Approximately 25 hours per week
• Must be available to work evenings, 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 working 20-29 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