What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer/Community Service position at Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois?

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

WHO WE ARE

Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois is a non-profit organization with 11 stores, seven donation centers, a logistics center and an online auction site. In addition, we operate two employment service centers and a home for veterans experiencing homelessness. The money raised by the sale of donations goes to fund our free programs. Our programs include : helping people find employment, assisting our veterans with job services and resource referral, serving youth around the area with several different programs, and operating a 15-bed home for veterans. Goodwill has been serving Central Illinois since 1934.

MORE THAN JUST A TEAM

Goodwill employees are more than just a team. They are a close-knit group of people which enjoy fostering friendship and support. Goodwill employees work together knowing that, as a non-profit, their job means someone is getting the assistance they need. It's working with a purpose.

Description

This is an unpaid position.
The Community Service Associate is a member of the retail team who is responsible for performing all functions of a given area of the store's operations. Jobs such as, sorting, tagging, handling donations, and other duties as assigned. Other responsibilities include keeping the store clean, neat, and orderly and fostering a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities :

Merchandising of product to sales floor

Complies with pull cycle per Goodwill standards

Performs merchandise handling tasks as required

Maintains store in a clean, neat and orderly manner

Maintains accurate records and reports

Performs janitorial and housekeeping duties as needed

Follows policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook

Monitors and recognizes security risks and assists in their prevention

Complies with all safety standards for lifting and moving materials, operating equipment and wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Other duties as assigned

Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and customer safety

Adheres to store scheduling as agreed upon with management

Embraces the values, vision and mission of Goodwill of Central Illinois

Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age

Possesses basic math skills

Conveys information clearly through verbal and written communication

Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere

Demonstrates professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

Demonstrates the ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days

Requires ability to lift and move donations of textiles and wares

Requires ability to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations

Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, safety, and other applicable regulatory standards

Ability to apply decisions appropriate for situation at hand, and which are in the best interest of Goodwill

CPR / First Aid / AED Certification may be required; training will be offered by Goodwill if applicable

Commitment to continued learning and engaged participation in mandatory trainings offered by Goodwill

Location

Galesburg, IL (Retail Store)

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