Sales Associate Part-time
for section headings. Include only sections with real content. We have: About the role? The posting includes "About The Position" and "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill". We need to decide sections: maybe "About the role" (the description of position), "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Benefits", "Pay", "Schedule"? We have Pay Rate: $17.99/hour. So we can have Pay section. Benefits: list of benefits given. Schedule: not specified. So we omit Schedule. Also we have "Essential Functions and Responsibilities:" list. So Responsibilities section. Requirements: includes Education And Experience, Computer/Technology Skills, Certificates..., Physical Abilities, Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities. So we can combine into Requirements. Also we have "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill" maybe combine into "About the organization" but not required. The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We can include About the role (maybe summarizing the position description). But we must not repeat job title as heading. We can have About the role as a brief paragraph summarizing the role. However we must preserve all substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the details; we can put the "About The Position" paragraph under About the role heading. Then Responsibilities list. Then Requirements (including education, experience, skills, physical, mental). Then Benefits list. Then Pay (just the rate). Also maybe include "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill" as separate sections? Not in the list but could be "About the organization". However instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine the two "About" paragraphs into a single "About the organization" section. But the allowed headings list does not include About the organization; but we can still use for any section heading? The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It gives examples but not exclusive. Likely we should stick to those headings. So we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Qualifications? But Requirements already covers qualifications. We'll not duplicate.
Now we need to extract content.
About the role: The paragraph under "About The Position": "The Retail Sales Associate interacts and assists customers, donors and others with merchandise selection, suggestion selling and cashiering in a courteous and professional manner." Also maybe include the earlier "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill"? Those are about organization, not role. But we could include them under About the role? Might be stretching. Better to keep About the role just that sentence. However we need to preserve all substantive information; if we omit the "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill" paragraphs, we lose info. But maybe those are considered boilerplate? They are mission statements; not strictly required for the job but still substantive. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep them somewhere. Could create a section "About the organization" but not in examples. However we could put them under About the role as additional paragraphs; still under same heading. That would preserve them. So About the role heading will contain: description of Evergreen Goodwill mission, Goodwill beliefs, and the position description. That seems okay.
Responsibilities: list from "Essential Functions and Responsibilities:" bullet points (though they are not bullet but sentences). We'll convert each sentence to
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It gives examples but not exclusive. Likely we should stick to those headings. So we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Qualifications? But Requirements already covers qualifications. We'll not duplicate. Now we need to extract content. About the role: The paragraph under "About The Position": "The Retail Sales Associate interacts and assists customers, donors and others with merchandise selection, suggestion selling and cashiering in a courteous and professional manner." Also maybe include the earlier "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill"? Those are about organization, not role. But we could include them under About the role? Might be stretching. Better to keep About the role just that sentence. However we need to preserve all substantive information; if we omit the "About Evergreen Goodwill" and "About Goodwill" paragraphs, we lose info. But maybe those are considered boilerplate? They are mission statements; not strictly required for the job but still substantive. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep them somewhere. Could create a section "About the organization" but not in examples. However we could put them under About the role as additional paragraphs; still under same heading. That would preserve them. So About the role heading will contain: description of Evergreen Goodwill mission, Goodwill beliefs, and the position description. That seems okay. Responsibilities: list from "Essential Functions and Responsibilities:" bullet points (though they are not bullet but sentences). We'll convert each sentence to
About the role
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.
We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.
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.
- Able to 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.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
- No experience required
- Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers)
- Able to stand for long periods
- Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing
- Able to climb 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
- Maintain reliable attendance
- Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
- Interpreting data
- Problem solving
- Communicating with the public
- Verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- 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