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Donation Center Attendant

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT
Ridgefield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026


Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking friendly individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities.

Our Donation Centers support the entire organization, including different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.

As a Goodwill Donation Center Attendant, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission. When an Attendant collects donations from generous patrons, they aren’t just doing their job but also helping others in the community.  


Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available

Available Hours:

Monday thru Saturday - 8 am to 6pm  

Sunday - 10 am to 6pm 


 

What Goodwill can offer you:

  • Opportunities for career advancement 
  • A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*  
  • These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
  • Two (2) weeks’ vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
  • Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
  • Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on Standard Weekly Hours)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
  • 50% Employee Discount 
  • Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
  • $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill) 

 

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members


Responsibilities

  • Cheerfully accept donations from donors and assist them with moving items from their vehicle into the center.
  • Provide receipts to donors and thank them for supporting Goodwill’s mission.
  • Sort/separate the incoming donations into proper sections or bins based on product category.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, answering any customer inquiries.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly donation area


Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.

 


Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

Is this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching

 


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