Store Sales Associate

Retail Sales AssociateLocation: Ames, Iowa Pay: $12 per hour Job Type: Part Time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduledBenefits! Part-time employees regularly scheduled 20 to 29 hours per week may be eligible for:Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hoursOptional voluntary life insurance403(b) retirement savings planAccess to additional voluntary benefit optionsEmployer funded pension plan for eligible employeesAbout the RoleAt The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.What You'll DoGreet customers and provide friendly, helpful serviceOperate the register and process sales transactions accuratelyHelp open, close, and balance the register as assignedRestock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shopHelp sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floorKeep the store clean, safe, and organizedWork with team members to support daily sales and production goalsTraining ProvidedPaid training on register and store proceduresOngoing coaching and support from store leadershipOpportunity to build retail and customer service skillsWhy Join UsMission-driven work that supports programs in your communityOn-the-job trainingTeam-oriented environmentEmployee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!What You NeedRequiredAbility to provide friendly customer serviceReliable attendance and punctualityBasic communication and teamwork skillsBasic math and computer skillsAbility to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededAbility to stand and walk for most of the shiftAbility to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the dayHigh school diploma or currently pursuingPreferredPrevious retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experienceExperience using a point of sale systemThe Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. Salvation Army Central Territory