Retail Sales Associate Full-time & Part-time
About Evergreen Goodwill
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, educationand 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, operatesfive job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcomand Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, servicesand skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversityand inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusiveand successful organization.
Job Title: Retail Sales Associate Part-Time
Pay Range: $17.99-19.50/hour DOE
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.
**Weekend & Evening Availability Required**
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- 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.
*This role is eligible to become a certified Buddy Trainer. Buddy Trainers act as a resource to new employees providing job specific training, questions and guidance through Seattle Goodwill’s Buddy Trainer program
Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
- No experienced required
Computer/Technology Skills:
- Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: N/A
Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing 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.
Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:
- Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
- Interpreting data
- Problem Solving
- Communicating with the public
- Verbal and written communication skills
Work Environment:
Retail store environment, temperature varies, loud noises, occasional crowds, exposure to dust.
Everyone Is Welcome
When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.
Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?
- A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- 100% Employer-paid life, accidental deathand dismemberment (AD&D), and long termdisability 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 Opportunities
- Paid Job Training
EEO Statement:Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance withapplicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.
This document does not representa contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deemappropriate.
https://evergreengoodwill.org/about-us/jobs-at-goodwill/
Other details
- Job Family Retail
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $17.99
- Max Hiring Rate $19.50
- Bellevue, WA, USA
- Redmond, 15301 NE 24th St, Redmond, Washington, United States of America
- Redmond, WA, USA