Retail Associate

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT•New Milford, CT

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join their mission to help others and serve local communities. Retail Stores support and fund various Goodwill programs that assist people in obtaining meaningful employment and improving their overall quality of life. As a Retail Associate, the individual would be an essential part of ensuring the success of the stores and Goodwill’s mission, providing excellent customer service and helping others in the community.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of English
Basic math skills for cash handling
Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling
Must be able to lift over 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
Operating a cash register
Organizing and displaying goods in the store
Accepting and processing donated items
Maintaining a clean and neat store

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement
A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid)
Ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
Benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment
Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
50% Employee Discount
Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
$200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)