Donation Attendant (Read Blvd)

Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Donation Attendant accepts donations from the general public, issues donation receipts, sorts donated materials as instructed, and helps maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment. The role promotes safe, efficient, and courteous service and presents a positive image of Goodwill by interacting with donors, explaining the organization’s mission, and providing prompt, courteous assistance.

The position involves considerable physical exertion, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, stooping, and stretching, and lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. The employee may be exposed to unfit donated goods and materials and may work at an attended donation station on an alternate schedule with no prior notice. Other work-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to promote Goodwill and explain its mission to the general public.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and bend, stoop, and stretch frequently.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior work experience in the service industry preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of Goodwill to donors and the general public.
• Sort donated materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment.
• Promote safe, efficient, and courteous service to donors.
• Accept public donations and issue receipts.
• Follow the Company’s safety policies for the work area.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed