Store Sales Associate I

Retail Sales Associate I (Part-Time)

The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Independence, MO

Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time, approximately 25 hours per week
Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Availability Required: Saturdays

Make a Difference Through Your Work

At 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.

Whether you're looking to build retail experience or continue a career in customer service, this is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that makes a positive impact every day.

What You'll Do

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals
• Support donors by providing excellent customer service and a positive donation experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to accurately handle cash and operate a point-of-sale system
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including Saturdays

Training Provided

• Paid training on register and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for growth and development within The Salvation Army

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian Church. Through our thrift stores and donation centers, we fund programs that help individuals and families overcome challenges and build brighter futures.

Ready to make a difference while serving your community? Apply today and join our team!

Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week
Work Location: In-person, Independence, MO
Required Availability: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM shift schedule available

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You Need 

Required 

• Ability to provide friendly customer service 

• Reliable attendance and punctuality 

• Basic communication and teamwork skills 

• Basic math and computer skills 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift 

• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day 

• High school diploma or currently pursuing  

Preferred 

• Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience 

• Experience using a point of sale system 

The 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.