Thrift Store Associate: Donor & Customer Care

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Albert Lea Thrift Store is seeking a friendly Thrift Store Associate to help create a positive shopping and donation experience. You will process donations, stock merchandise, assist customers, and ensure smooth checkout operations.

This on-site, part-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and cash handling ability. You must be able to lift up to 60 pounds; background checks are required. Workload is 25 hours per week at $11.68–$12 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer services or retail experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required; cash handling experience a plus.
• Background checks must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and positive shopping and donation experience for customers and donors.
• Operate the cash register accurately, efficiently, and quickly.
• Sort, clean, process, hang, and organize merchandise.
• Stock and maintain sales floor merchandise to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Accept and process donations, assist donors with unloading items, and issue receipts.
• Perform light cleaning to maintain a tidy and organized store environment.
• Assist customers with loading purchases as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Albert Lea Thrift Store is seeking a friendly Thrift Store Associate to help create a positive shopping and donation experience. You will process donations, stock merchandise, assist customers, and ensure smooth checkout operations.

This on-site, part-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and cash handling ability. You must be able to lift up to 60 pounds; background checks are required. Workload is 25 hours per week at $11.68–$12 per hour.