What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Store Associate/Driver position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Our Thrift Store has a wide range of items that have been donated by people in our community. We continually accepting donations and have great deals on items in our shop. Along with great prices, all dollars raised at our Thrift Store go right back into our Emergency Shelter programs and services. When you purchase an item, you are ultimately helping people in need in your community! If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!
Thrift Store Associates are expected to receive donations, process and display merchandise, operate a cash register, and complete sales transactions. Associates will also assist with providing quality customer service as part of the Thrift Store Operations and pick up donations from area businesses and homes.
About the role:
- Cross train and work in all areas of store as needed
- Accept and evaluate donations
- Maintain donation area cleanliness during store's business hours
- Ensure quality of inventory by adhering to merchandise standards when accepting donations
- Clean, price and display merchandise
- Arrange and display merchandise throughout the store as assigned
- Operate cash register, assist with sales transactions and with the reconciliation of daily cash receipts
- Answer phone lines and provide customer service
- Assist customers on the sales floor and suggest sales when appropriate
- Build positive donor relations by providing information regarding use of donations
- Actively support a team environment among store associates
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and other trainings
- Interact appropriately and courteously with donors while on their property
- Ensure a safe work environment by keeping aisles and other areas clear of debris
- Load and unload donations from truck
- Other driving duties as assigned
Education: N/A
Experience: Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred, but not required.
Certifications: Valid Driver's License with clearance to drive from TSA's insurance carrier.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
