Thrift Store Associate

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  08.19.2025

Hourly Wage:  $15.00

Hours Per Week:  25

Status:  Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Thrift Store   

Position Title: Thrift Store Associate

 

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:    Thrift Store Associate

To apply in person go to 2543 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, OR 97527.  Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Yohani Ortiz at yohani.ortiz@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (541) 955-1017.  Capt. Ortiz is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Education and Work Experience:  

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working on a register and customer service.

Scope of Position:

Ensure all donated items are sorted and priced in a timely manner. Help in the Thrift Store with stocking shelves and display of merchandise. Maintain a clean, shopper-friendly environment in Thrift Store. Provide fast, friendly customer service when working in Thrift Store and accepting donations. Assist with clerk responsibilities as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Able to handle cash, make change, and operate cash register.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Customer service mindset.
• Must be able to understand instructions concerning handling and marking of merchandise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform duties as assigned such as

• Operating cash register
• Pricing
• Stocking
• Displaying
• Outdating
• Assisting customers and donors promptly and courteously.
• Includes assisting customers with loading purchases and donors with unloading donations. Inform donors when donations are unusable.
• Sorting, prepping, and cleaning donations to make ready for sale.

• Keep the store straightened including clean and tidy appearance at checkout counter, dressing rooms.
• Keep the store’s interior and exterior clean by vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, cleaning break room, washroom, or washing windows.
• Working with volunteers and community service workers to ensure efficient operations.
• Answer phones and take detailed messages.
• Schedule donation pick-ups when needed.
• Respond appropriately to all customer concerns and complaints and refer unresolved matters to the Store Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designated representatives.

Physical Requirements:

 EQUIPMENT USED

• Business Phone System
• Personal Computer Monitor and Workstation
• All-in-One Printer/Copier/Fax Machine
• Hand Tools, Electric and Manual
• Hand Trucks and Ladders
• Cash Register/Point of Sale System

This position will require job related lifting loading and unloading. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  On occasions lifting may exceed 50 pounds and should be attempted safely using appropriate equipment and in accord with recommended procedure.

Walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel, twist body, push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances, have sense of touch, reac