Thrift Store Associate: Customer Service & Sales (Part-Time)

The Salvation Army Southwest Division; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southwest Division is seeking a Store Associate to provide excellent customer service in its thrift stores. This is a part‑time, hourly position with responsibilities including receiving donations, sorting, pricing, stocking the floor, and operating the cash register.

Ideal candidates may have a High School diploma and any retail or thrift experience, with a focus on accurate money handling and professional communication with staff, volunteers, and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail or thrift experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of cash handling and cashier procedures.
• Ability and willingness to learn new methods to improve skills and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receiving donations.
• Sorting items.
• Hanging clothes.
• Pricing merchandise.
• Stocking sales floor.
• Arranging merchandise in displays.
• Cash register operation and accurate money handling.
• Processing credit card transactions.
• Helping carry out purchased merchandise.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Professional communication

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidential information handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Southwest Division is seeking a Store Associate to provide excellent customer service in its thrift stores. This is a part‑time, hourly position with responsibilities including receiving donations, sorting, pricing, stocking the floor, and operating the cash register.

Ideal candidates may have a High School diploma and any retail or thrift experience, with a focus on accurate money handling and professional communication with staff, volunteers, and customers.