Thrift Store Clerk - Kenai​/Soldotna

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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Store Clerk

The Salvation Army, Divisional Retail Operations Kenai/Soldotna Thrift Store

Store Manager

Part-Time / 25 hours per week;
Non-Exempt

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.

• 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.

• 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• Stock store, price items, pull items that are outdated, label and return them back to the warehouse.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.
• Requires regular travel and flexibility to float between our thrift store locations in Kenai and Soldotna based on operational needs, staffing coverage, and business demand.

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

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. 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.

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

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.

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

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

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