Retail Sales Associate (AM) at The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division in Lake Zurich, IL

Job description

• Pay Rate: $15.00-$16.00/hour
• Status: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week
• Shift: 10:00am-3:00pm (hours may vary, includes Saturday)
• Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Store Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance
• Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking
• Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including evenings/night, holidays, & weekends.
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capability to move throughout the store
• Physical ability to handle merchandise and maintain store appearance

Skills

Required

• Strong English communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to learn new systems
• Professional appearance
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset
• Capability to move throughout the store
• Physical ability to handle merchandise

Benefits

• Part-Time Benefits Package
• Insurance & Financial Benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available
• Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)
• Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
• Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)