The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary of Position

The Salvation Army Norther Division is hiring a Thrift Store worker for our Mankato Thrift Store. The Thrift Store worker manages donated clothing and items by sorting, pricing, and appropriately displaying items received. Lifting heavy boxes and picking up items at their location as needed. Must be able to operate an electronic cash register and accurately make monetary transactions. This position is a part-time position up to 19 hours a week. The pay range for this position is between $10.59 to $12.00 per hour DOQ.

Qualifications

High school diploma, or general equivalence diploma (GED) and you must be at least 18 years of age. Possess an aptitude in both written and oral communication, be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters and be well organized and efficient. Helpful, courteous and respectful demeanor, with ability to work well with fellow employees and volunteers, take supervision from thrift store management and demonstrate concern for thrift store customers. The qualified candidate must be able to pass The Salvation Army's clerical screenings and MVR drivers' qualification. Must pass the background checks and be willing to support the mission of The Salvation Army. It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to fill out donation receipts for donors.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative and friendly atmosphere when dealing with donors
• Occasionally stock items in the store
• Help clean and organize any area you are working in at end of shift before punching out.
• Running a cash register
• Assist in other duties as may be requested by the store management and/or officers

Responsibilities in Handling Donations:

• Occasionally sort donated items
• Place clothing and items on display in the appropriate sales area as needed
• Throw away all stained, torn, and damaged goods
• Pricing of donated items

Additional responsibilities:

• Attend meetings
• Assist with housekeeping and other chores to maintain the store in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers. This would include, but is not limited to such actions: work as a team with co-workers for better store efficiency, resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person and professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, and subordinates.
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army by treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• And all other duties as assigned and consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army.