Family Store Associate / Key Holder

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

 

Position Summary: The Family Store Associate provides excellent customer service; operates and maintains a cash register; maintains the cleanliness, orderliness, and security of the store.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist customers purchasing items via the Point of Sale (POS)POS system.
• Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
• Prepare and balance the cash drawer; assists in preparing bank deposits as requested.
• Works to maintain sales and production rotation quotas
• Price unmarked items of merchandise 
• Cleans shelves, counters, or tables
• Follows through on outdating as instructed 
• Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
• Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area
• Assist customers who are donating items
• Place and arrange items in the store as directed
• Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensure that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Will have keys to the store and be responsible for opening and closing the store as needed.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: 

• High School diploma or GED (desired), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Experience working in a retail store preferred 

 Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Must be available for a flexible schedule
• Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations, and count change
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

 Computer Skills:

• Basic Computer operation knowledge
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Qualifications

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
  • Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.