Sales Associate Part-time

About the role

The Retail Sales Associate interacts and assists customers, donors and others with merchandise selection, suggestion selling and cashiering in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledge, greet and help customers in any area of the store.
• Assist customers/donors in a timely and courteous manner by answering questions or directing them to a supervisor.
• Handle cash, checks, and credit card transactions, closing out cash drawer and balancing all point of sale (POS) transactions.
• Communicate through standard telephone and wireless audio systems.
• Merchandise, restock and provide general floor maintenance where needed.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Support team members, assist supervisors and leads when necessary.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrate safe work practices; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Fine motor control for handling objects.
• Standing for long periods; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; traveling across stairs, ramps, uneven terrain.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including with limited English speakers.
• Reliable attendance.
• Work environment: retail store with variable temperature, loud noises, occasional crowds, dust exposure.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, subtract.
• Interpret data and solve problems.
• Communicate with the public.
• Computer/technology skills; ability to learn new technology and software related to the job.

Skills

• Customer service and suggestion selling.
• Cash handling and POS operation.
• Merchandising and inventory restocking.
• Team collaboration and support.
• Safety awareness.

Pay

$17.13 per hour (non‑exempt).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (employer‑paid).
• Employer‑paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long‑term disability insurance (for salaried employees).
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Roth and 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation, nine holidays, and sick time.
• Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave.
• Employee discounts and referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mentorship program.
• Career advancement opportunities and paid job training.