Store Associate- Part-Time

Store Associate – Part‑Time

The Salvation Army Southwest Division is seeking a Store Associate to provide excellent customer service and meet sales requirements for our thrift stores. This is a part‑time, hourly position.

As part of the thrift store team, you will perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of the Store Manager and/or Supervisor, including:

• Receiving donations, sorting, hanging clothes, pricing, stocking the sales floor
• Arranging merchandise in displays
• Operating the cash register, accurate money handling, processing credit cards
• Assisting customers with purchases and carrying merchandise

Must adhere to uniform, cell phone, break, and smoking policies.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Retail or thrift experience preferred but not mandatory
• Knowledge of cash handling and cashier procedures is helpful
• Willingness to learn new methods to improve skills and proficiency

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Team player who cooperates with supervisors, staff, volunteers, and customers
• Self‑starter, problem‑solving, and ability to seek assistance as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Professional interaction with the public, courteous and respectful
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Customer service mindset
• Knowledge of cash controls and cashier procedures, including credit card sales and vouchers
• General knowledge of business protocols for safe, efficient operations
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Ability to understand and produce written information such as research and donation receipts
• Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements, including passing a TSA background check

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and lift 35‑50 lbs repeatedly
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods on a hard floor
• Ability to continuously grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation; reasonable accommodations will be considered

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations related to COVID‑19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. No discrimination on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, candidates, and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the law.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Non‑profit Organizations

Great Falls, MT