R16 - Lafayette Blvd. Back Retail Associate Part Time

Position Summary

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) is searching for a Part‑Time Back Retail Associate at our Lafayette Blvd. location. The Back Retail Associate will assist donors and provide tax receipts for donations, select and prepare textiles for in‑store sales, price new and used merchandise, and ensure goods are made available to the public in a clean, attractive environment while maintaining the highest customer service standards.

• Assure exceptionally friendly customer service to all shoppers and donors.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks on the sales floor, donation center, and production area.
• Safeguard company property and equipment against loss, theft, or damage.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to security policies and enforce all security rules and regulations, reporting incidents to the Store Manager.
• Assist in any other store function as needed to meet all work goals and cross‑train in all store functions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Assist as necessary with loading/unloading and carrying purchases/donations.
• Explain to donors the company’s policies when unable to accept certain donations.
• Provide donors with tax receipts.
• Ensure that the donation area and surrounding areas are kept neat.
• Evaluate wares for quality and value, price appropriately, and determine when items need to be sent to the e‑commerce department.
• Prepare outbound merchandise for shipment to the warehouse.

• Rapidly and accurately grade textiles into categories determined by management.
• Discard unsalable items.
• Hang 100 garments per hour.
• Price specialty items as directed by management.
• Place clothes on Z rack in order according to store layout.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks as required in store.

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. Retail or similar experience preferred.

Ability to stand and move around for extended periods. Ability to climb, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Must be available to work during operating hours as needed for business operations. Work schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and blackout periods that may vary from week to week as well as occasional overtime when approved by management.

Basic computer skills, basic phone communication skills, ability to count change and operate a cash register, basic math, and ability to make change.

Retail store environment, some minimal exposure to outdoor elements.

In addition to pay and benefits, you will receive valuable training and experience. Best of all, when you come to work, you’ll know that your efforts make a meaningful difference in countless lives and communities.

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team and the communities we serve. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.