Sales Associate Part-time

Retail Sales Associate

The Retail Sales Associate interacts and assists customers, donors and others with merchandise selection, suggestion selling and cashiering in a courteous and professional manner. Pay rate: $21.63/hour.

Essential functions and responsibilities include: proactively acknowledging, greeting and helping customers in any area of the store; assisting customers/donors in a timely and courteous manner by answering questions or directing them to a supervisor; handling cash, checks, and credit card transactions, closing out cash drawer and balancing all point of sale (POS) transactions; communicating through standard telephone and wireless audio systems; merchandising, restocking and providing general floor maintenance where needed; maintaining a clean work environment; supporting team members, assisting supervisors and leads when necessary; building and maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction; contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed; demonstrating safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; and performing other duties as assigned.

Position requirements include: high school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required; no experience required; ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job; while performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; have developed fine motor control; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain); able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills; organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting; interpreting data; problem solving; communicating with the public; verbal and written communication skills; retail store environment, temperature varies, loud noises, occasional crowds, exposure to dust.

Everyone is welcome at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.