Lead Clerk (Madison Life 360 Center)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Madison, IN

18d•$10

About The Position

As the Lead Store Clerk, you will assist the Store Manager with front-end operations of The Salvation Army Family Store. You will report directly to the thrift store manager. You will also be responsible for the store manager’s responsibilities while the store manager is away. Primarily, this includes attending to customer needs, stocking shelves, rotating store merchandise, and keeping a clean and professional atmosphere that attracts customers and increases sales, in order to ensure the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

High School Diploma preferred but not required. Store experience preferred.
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Cash handling experience preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete 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
Must be able to relate the public in a friendly and caring manner
This person should possess the quality of character that will allow them to work harmoniously within a Christian organization
Must be willing to work independently while reporting to a supervisor (Store Manager). Must be willing to supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence.
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds
May require bending, squatting, walking
May require standing for extended periods

Responsibilities

Run the cash register, greet customers, inform them of daily sales, and maintain good customer service
Assist customers with donations when other employees are not available to do so
Work with store manager to implement the rotation of store product
Maintain store displays and weekly sales boards as needed
Work with store manager to fill out appropriate paperwork and make nightly deposits on a daily basis
Train store employees on how to fill out paperwork and run the cash register
Assist in maintenance and janitorial duties as needed
Maintain clear and open communication with staff
Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Benefits

91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
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