What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Associate (PT - 18 Hours), New Haven, IN position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Retail Associate
Pay: $13.50 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, Regular
Schedule: 18 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
About the Role
NEW STORE OPENING IN NEW HAVEN, IN! Join The Salvation Army Thrift Store and be part of something exciting from the very beginning. As a Retail Associate, you'll help turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community while providing excellent customer service, processing merchandise, and creating a welcoming shopping experience. If you're energetic, friendly, dependable, and ready to make a difference, join our new team today!
What You’ll Do
- Greet customers & donors and provide friendly, helpful service
- Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
- Assist donors with donations according to center policy
- Sort, process, hang, tag, price, and prepare donated merchandise
- Move priced merchandise to the sales floor, display areas, or other designated locations.
- Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
- Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals
- Other duties as assigned
Training Provided
- Paid training on register and store procedures
- Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
- Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills
Why Join Us
- Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
- On-the-job training
- Team-oriented environment
- Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!
Qualifications:
What You Need
Required
- Ability to provide friendly customer service
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Basic communication and teamwork skills
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
- Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
- High school diploma or currently pursuing
Preferred
- Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience
- Experience using a point of sale system
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.