Thrift Store Clerk Job Ketchikan area,Alaska USA,Retail

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Title

Store Clerk

Corps/Department

The Salvation Army, Divisional Retail Operations / Ketchikan Family Store, Gateway Corps

Reports To

Store Manager/Corps Officer

FSLA Status

Temporary Part-Time; 29 hours per week;
Non-Exempt

Dates of Employment

April 1, 2026 - October 17, 2026

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Store Clerk is responsible for handling cash, making change, operating cash registers and charge card machines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. May assist with marking and moving merchandise in the day-to-day operations of the store.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision.
Some knowledge of inventory control, retail sales, and loss prevention.
Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machines, and handle monetary transactions.
Skill in maintaining excellent customer service by giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers.
Acceptable criminal history records.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain cash register, ring in sales, issue credit slips, and make corrections and/or voids. Accept money, make change, and verify checks and credit cards accurately and efficiently.

Calculate daily cash deposit, make nightly deposits, and safeguard cash at all times. May prepare a daily store report for the Store Manager.

Respond to telephone inquiries.

Receive and assist in resolving complaints from customers regarding merchandise.

Provide for excellent customer relations by giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers, ensuring that all merchandise has been properly priced.

Stock store, price items, pull items that are outdated, label and return them back to the warehouse.

Receive donations and fill out customer donation receipts.

Attend store staff meetings as required and stay informed of new policies and directives.

Assist with the loss prevention program, reporting all incidents of loss to the Store Manager in a timely manner.

Report safety hazards: assist in the protection of property and building and help to ensure store cleanliness inside and out.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an indoor, store environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures is not a condition of this job. Noise level is generally low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

STORE

CULTURE

The business and social environment of a family store changes regularly. What worked yesterday may not work today or tomorrow. To thrive, we must incorporate new ways of thinking and embrace new practices. It is critical that all employees ascribe to the following: A commitment to The Salvation Army's mission, a commitment to everything we do, a commitment to outcomes and measured results, a commitment to innovation and what is possible.

SOFTWARE-RELATED

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook familiarity preferred. Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.

PROTECT THE MISSION

Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its…