Thrift Stores & Donation Centers Associates - Milford

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A local charitable organization in Cincinnati seeks a motivated Retail Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service and assist shoppers with their purchases. This position involves processing sales, sorting donations, and maintaining a tidy sales floor. The ideal candidate has a passion for sales, enjoys working with diverse customers, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus. Opportunities for career advancement and flexible schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail sales is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Assist customers in finding and selecting products that meet their needs.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the cash register.
• Process, sort, and price donations.
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor.
• Stock shelves and ensure merchandise is properly displayed.
• Answer customer inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Thrift Store Associate – Milford

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of Greater Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness prevention through its outreach center in the West End and 53 parish‑based volunteer conferences. SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

We are looking for a motivated and customer‑focused individual to join our team as a Retail Sales Associate. As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, assisting customers with their purchases, and promoting our products. If you have a passion for sales, enjoy working with people, and have an interest in technology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse customer base, including both English‑speaking and Spanish‑speaking customers. Fluency in both languages is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers
• Assist customers in finding and selecting products that meet their needs
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the cash register
• Process, sort, and price donations
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor
• Stock shelves and ensure merchandise is properly displayed
• Answer customer inquiries

Experience

• Previous experience in retail sales is preferred but not required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We offer competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement within our company. Day and evening shifts are available. Pick from full‑time and part‑time schedules.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati District Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Vincent de Paul complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.