Retail Associate

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT•Danbury, CT

About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities. Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life. As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission. When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren’t just providing excellent customer service but also 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), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
These 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
$50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
$200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)