Thrift Store Sales Associate — Friendly Customer Service (PT)

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Optional voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Access to additional voluntary benefit

Employer funded pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Ames, IA is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate to provide friendly service, operate the register, and maintain neat, organized displays. This role supports the store’s mission through hands-on customer interactions and daily operational tasks.

Join a team focused on community impact, with paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to develop retail and customer service skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable and able to handle cash accurately.
• Comfortable working in a team and a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Open, close, and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop.
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Support daily sales and production goals with teammates.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Ames, IA is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate to provide friendly service, operate the register, and maintain neat, organized displays. This role supports the store’s mission through hands-on customer interactions and daily operational tasks.

Join a team focused on community impact, with paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to develop retail and customer service skills in a supportive environment.