Customer Service Associate

Burien, 1031 SW 128th St, Burien, Washington, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job‑training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title:
Customer Service Associate - Full Time

Salary Range: $22.13

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Location:
Burien

* Position requires evening & weekend availability

The Customer Service Associate interact with customers and donors in a courteous and professional manner, resolving problems, providing information, cashiering and performing other customer service actions.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Assist customers and donors in a timely and courteous manner by answering questions, resolving problems, processing refunds, applying discounts, monitoring merchandise on “hold” and checking bags and packages. Models high level of customer service.
• Answer store phones, and make intercom announcements and communicates through telephone and wireless audio systems.
• Operates POS system: handles cash, checks, and credit card transactions, closing out cash drawer and balancing all transactions.
• Monitor the level of customer service on all cash registers calling for backup when needed.
• Maintain “Lost and Found” log, ensuring that items are entered correctly and valuables are tagged and put in vault.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalency but not required.
• Minimum 1 year retail/customer service experience.
• Ability to handle requests quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30‑40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.

Maintain reliable attendance.

• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Verbal and written communication skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to noise levels…