Goodwill Vermont Retail Associate

Goodwill Northern New England • South Burlington, VT

3d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill is looking for friendly, outgoing people to join our growing team in either our Williston or South Burlington Vermont Stores! If you love providing great customer experience, Goodwill is the place for you! Our retail stores offer a variety of roles and we are looking for people willing and ready to become a jack of all trades. A typical day could be working in one of the roles below!

Requirements

• Positive Attitude: A must! Display a friendly and positive demeanor to create a welcoming work environment.
• Basic Math and Literacy Skills: Essential for handling transactions and supporting job duties.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays, based on business needs. All associates in any position will be required to work at least a Saturday or Sunday every weekend.
• Background Check: Pass a criminal background check meeting agency standards.
• Can exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 30 lbs. of force frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Retail Experience or Certification: Prior retail experience or relevant certification is a plus.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent educational background.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors, accept and sort donations, and then get those donations to the pricing team.
• Quick decision-making is a must.
• Say, “no thank you” to items we cannot accept, and politely explain why to each donor.
• Sort, inspect, and price donations before they're sent to the sales floor.
• Greet customers and provide an excellent customer experience!
• Running the register, putting merchandise on the sales floor, pulling older merchandise to make room for new product, attending the fitting rooms, and setting a friendly atmosphere for customers and co-workers alike!

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Generous PTO Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 50% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
• Valuable job training with growth potential and more!
• Private "life navigation" services, including free counseling and other assistance.
• Telehealth services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED