28869 Retail Trainee (PT)

Goodwill Southern California • Glendale, CA

12d

About The Position

Goodwill Southern California is seeking participants for the Retail Trainee role, part of our Supported Employment Program (SEP). Retail Trainees work in a small group (3–4 participants) alongside a Job Coach and Retail Management Team to gain hands-on experience in a real retail environment. The goal of SEP is to help individuals develop skills, independence, and confidence needed to transition into Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) in the community.

Requirements

• Enrollment in Goodwill SoCal’s Supported Employment Program (required).
• No prior work experience needed — all training is provided.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safe behavior in a work setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers, store staff, and your Job Coach.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers and donors.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use caution during daily activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment following store procedures.
• Assist donors in the donation room and receive donated goods.
• Sort, clean, process, and price donations according to company standards.
• Hang, tag, colorize, and size apparel and other items.
• Support sales floor recovery and overall store organization.
• Participate in tasks that align with your individual program goals.

Benefits

• Hands-on skill building in a supportive group setting.
• Coaching and mentorship from a dedicated Job Coach.
• Real retail experience that prepares you for future employment.
• A work environment grounded in Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
• A direct pathway toward Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees