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Training and Development Associate - Seaside

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST
GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST Salary
Seaside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026

JOB SUMMARY: The Training & Development (T&D) Associate provides training and coaching to both Workforce Development Services (WDS) and Donated Goods & Retail (DGR) employees on-site at designated retail stores in order to develop hard and soft skills and communicate effectively across all departments.

                                                                             

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Provide training and support to WDS and DGR employees assigned to donated goods worksites through programs such as CalWorks. This includes training in basic duties of sales associate, ecommerce associate, processor, and/or material handler.

Document performance of individuals assigned through weekly performance assessments; identifies work performance concerns and addresses issues with the employees and the Employment Services Specialist.

 

Greet store customers: offer assistance and suggestions to customers in making product selections.

 

Ring up sales on cash register, following cash handling procedures.

 

Place/display inventory on sales floor, following defined procedures. Straighten and/or rearrange merchandise to increase customer appeal and ensure a neat and safe work environment.

 

Assist with stock rotation and markdowns, as directed by the Store Manager or designee. Prepare store donations and rotate merchandise for transfer to the central processing plant.

 

Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft and/or safety issues to the Store Manager, Director of Training & Development, and Employment Specialist.

 

Ensures completion of all in-store training for WDS and DGR employees.

 

Sets work schedules with the store manager or designee; assigns work tasks to WDS employees.

 

In concert with the Store Manager and T&D Director, modifies work stations or specific assignments to meet limitations of individuals with disabilities.

 

Trains, enforces, and displays positive worker traits, including conduct, performance, and attendance standards.

 

Performs designated duties to ensure meeting the goals of the Outcome Measurement System.

 

                                                            SECONDARY DUTIES

 

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications:

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

 

EDUCATION REQUIRED:                          High  school  diploma  or  equivalent.  Associate

degree in behavioral science or related field, or equivalent, preferred.

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQ’D           May  require  a  valid  California  class  C  driver

license, depending on specific location. .

 

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:                           Two years of experience in a donated goods

environment (retail or production), or equivalent.

 

One year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.

 

One year of experience working with individuals with obstacles to employment.

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:                       Familiarity      with    Goodwill’s   mission,     general

Company policies and procedures (this may be learned on-the-job).

 

Knowledge and understanding of obstacles to retaining successful employment, and possess the necessary skills to effectively engage employees

 

Familiarity with electronic cash registers and POS systems.

 

EQUIPMENT USED:                                   Typical    retail      store      and    donated      goods equipment; typical office equipment.

 

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:

 

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish is desirable.

Ability to assess WDS employee progress and performance.

 

 

 

Ability to understand and follow program-specific policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow Goodwill Standard Operating Procedures.

Ability to train store and related donated goods procedures, both individually and in groups. Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, as outlined in Goodwill policy.

Ability to communicate effectively with Mission Services, DGR, and T&D.

 

Ability to recognize  and make recommendations for treatment of behaviors that are obstacles to performance such as limited and underdeveloped work habits, poor health and hygiene, and low self-esteem.

 

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of individuals in terms of cultural diversity, physical limitations, economic hardship, learning disabilities, or any other areas of difference or barriers to employment that participants may have.

 

Ability to understand others’ feelings and personal viewpoints. Ability to maintain stable working relationships with all employees.

Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.

 

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

 

The job requires some emotional effort involving occasional short deadlines and requiring some overtime. The work environment is characterized by occasional high activity/ demand.

 

JOB SETTING

 

Work is typically performed in an enclosed storeroom floor or in a processing area. Some areas are heated and ventilated; some locations are less climactically controlled. The working/standing surface is uniform. Dust and dirt are controlled by daily cleaning of the work area, and are usually insignificant. Radios and televisions may be turned on.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The work pace is steady with regular standing and walking. Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 15 lbs., with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs., is required. Heavier items (26 lbs. or more) are moved by using appropriate material handling equipment and/or assistance from another person.

 

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.

 

 

 

Training & Development Associate JobTitle

 

Supplemental Physical Requirements

 

Standing

Regularly

31-70% of the time

Walking

Regularly

31-70% of the time

Sitting

Occasionally

11-30% of the time

Bending

Regularly

31-70% of the time

Twisting

 

Rarely

 

1-10% of the time

Pushing

Regularly

31-70% of the time

Pulling

Rarely

1-10% of the time

Climbing

Rarely

1-10% of the time

Squatting/Kneeling

Occasionally

11-30% of the time

Lifting Carrying 10lbs. or less

 

Consistently

 

71-100% of the time

Lifting Carrying 11-25 lbs.

Regularly

31-70% of the time

Lifting Carrying 26-50 lbs.

Occasionally

11-30% of the time

Longest Distance Carried

-

50 Feet

Heaviest Item carried

-

25 lbs.

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Simple Grasp

 

Consistently

 

71-100% of the time

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Power Grasp

 

Consistently

 

71-100% of the time

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Fine Manipulation

 

Regularly

 

31-70% of the time

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:

Gross Manipulation

 

Rarely

 

1-10% of the time

Ability to use a hand truck

Regularly

31-70% of the time

Reaching at or above

shoulder level

 

Regularly

 

31-70% of the time

Reaching at or below

shoulder level

 

Consistently

 

71-100% of the time

Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement

 

None

 

Other than walking

Driving long distances in a vehicle for an hour or more

 

Rarely

 

1-10% of the time

Driving short distances, getting in and out of vehicle repeatedly

 

 

Rarely

 

 

1-10% of the time

 

JOB MODIFICATION

 

 

Depending on the specific modification and its duration, the physical aspects of the position may be modified. Please contact HR_Group@ccgoodwill.org or call 831-423-8611

 

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