Store Associate

The Salvation Army Southern California • Havre, MT

31d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a STORE ASSOCIATE to provide excellent customer service and meet sales requirements for our thrift stores. This is a part-time, hourly position. The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of cash handling and cashier procedures
• Ability and willingness to learn new methods to improve skills and proficiency
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player with a spirit of cooperation and work with all supervisors, staff, volunteers and customers towards achieving store goals set by management
• Self-starter, ability to problem solve or seek assistance when needed
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
• Good organizational skills to support effective time management
• Ability to work with the public in a professional manner that is courteous and respectful
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Customer service mindset
• Strong knowledge of cash controls and cashier procedures including credit card sales, vouchers and ability to operate registers accurately with accountability
• General knowledge of business protocols for safe, efficient operations
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Ability to understand and produce written information such as research and donation receipts
• Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check

Nice To Haves

• Retail or Thrift experience preferred but not mandatory
• Knowledge of cash handling and cashier procedures, helpful

Responsibilities

• receiving donations
• sorting
• hanging clothes
• pricing
• stocking sales floor
• arranging merchandise in displays
• cash register operation
• accurate money handling
• processing credit cards
• helping carry out purchased merchandise
• good communication with staff-volunteers-customers
• keeping the store clean and organized with excellent customer service
• adhere to uniform, cell phone, break, and smoking policies
• perform all other duties as assigned by a Store Manager or Store Supervisor

What This Job Offers

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