Retail Associate

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT • Westport, CT

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About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is hiring a Retail Associate to support its stores and mission. Retail Stores support and fund Goodwill programs that help people obtain meaningful employment and improve their quality of life. Retail Associates contribute by assisting shoppers, supporting store operations, and helping create a pleasant shopping experience. Open availability is needed.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of English.
• Basic math skills for cash handling.
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary, especially if seeking a full-time schedule.
• Be prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Operate a cash register.
• Organize and display goods in the store.
• Accept and process donated items.
• Maintain a clean and neat store.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits (employee paid), plus long- and short-term disability and life insurance (Goodwill paid); available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Two weeks of vacation, four personal days, and seven days of sick time for employees working more than 20 hours a week.
• Up to $3,000 in qualified tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays, based on standard weekly hours.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including employer match.
• 50% employee discount.
• $50 work anniversary gift for each year of continuous service, for part-time and full-time team members.
• $200 referral program for each candidate referred to Goodwill who is hired; available only to full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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