Thrift Store Customer Experience Specialist

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 15,718 - 16,393; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Rochester Thrift Store in Red Wing, MN is seeking a part-time Thrift Store Associate to assist customers, process donations, stock merchandise, and handle checkout operations. The role includes lifting items, helping donors, and maintaining a clean, welcoming store environment.

Wage range: $11.41 - $11.90 per hour, 16 hours per week. Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred, and applicants must pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer services and/or retail experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required and previous experience handling cash a plus.
• Must pass background checks.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise processing

Stocking

Donation processing

Store maintenance

Customer assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Rochester Thrift Store in Red Wing, MN is seeking a part-time Thrift Store Associate to assist customers, process donations, stock merchandise, and handle checkout operations. The role includes lifting items, helping donors, and maintaining a clean, welcoming store environment.

Wage range: $11.41 - $11.90 per hour, 16 hours per week. Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred, and applicants must pass background checks.