Thrift Store Retail Associate

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA

PTO

Employee Discounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge seeks a Retail Associate to create a welcoming shopper and donor experience while keeping retail operations running smoothly.

You will handle donated goods, price and tag items, use the POS system accurately, and maintain an orderly sales floor with strong presentation. This role also supports inventory flow from donation to sales, requiring customer care and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures via reading.
• Able to solve problems independently in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, price, tag, and merchandise donated goods.
• Operate the POS accurately and courteously.
• Maintain sales-floor presentation and recoverability.
• Support steady inventory flow from donation to sales floor.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Independent problem-solving

Math & basic computer skills

Data entry accuracy

Tagging devices

Stamina & lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

POS software

Labeling/tagging devices

Office equipment basics

Job description

Your Mission in Store

As a Retail Associate, you help advance SVDP’s mission by creating a welcoming experience for shoppers and donors while keeping retail and donation operations moving smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receive, evaluate, price, tag, and merchandise donated goods
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) accurately and courteously
• Maintain sales-floor recovery and strong store presentation
• Support steady inventory flow from donation to sales floor

Required qualifications/skills:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Reading comprehension to follow established procedures
• Independent problem-solving in a fast-paced retail setting
• Math and basic computer skills for POS, pricing, and data entry
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail
• Ability to use tagging/label devices and basic office equipment
• Physical ability to stand up to 8 hours and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (more with assistance)

Support for You

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

A Typical Shift

You’ll start by checking in with the Store Manager on daily priorities and pacing, then rotate between the back-of-house and sales floor as needs change. The day stays active—moving between a climate-controlled store and a warehouse area—while you keep an eye on flow, safety, and presentation. You’ll spend time interacting with community members, switching from quick, focused tasks to moments that call for patience and empathy. As the shift wraps, you’ll help leave the space orderly and ready for the next day’s work supporting the mission.