Part-Time Store Associate; Albany - Clarksville Thrift Store

The Salvation Army – Thrift Store Store Associate

Salary Range Starting At: $12 per hour.

As the Store Associate, you will help facilitate the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the Thrift Store, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

• Greet potential customers being friendly, responsive, and helpful.
• Assist donors, potential donors, and shoppers in a friendly respectful manner. Receive donations and provide receipts for donated goods to the donor.
• Sort, clean, display, store, and price donated items according to store procedures. There will be specific attention to seasonal items and bric‑a‑brac.
• Keep the sorting, storage and receiving areas clean and orderly. Make sure floors are swept clean and clear of debris, and trash is disposed of properly.
• Pull, remove, and recycle expired color of the week items according to store procedures.
• Assist with the bailing operation. Training and familiarity with the baler will be part of orientation. Heavy lifting is required.
• Learn and adhere to store policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Background Checks:
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience:

None required, but experience in retail marketing and sales preferred.

Certifications:

Must complete mandatory Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Able to interact positively with the public and with donors.
• Able to work well as part of a team.

No supervisory responsibilities.

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended periods.

Position may require occasional travel for training.

Work is performed in a retail and warehouse environment; may require working weekends and evenings.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job‑related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.