Store Assistant

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Job Objective:
As the store assistant, you help will provide effective and efficient daily operation of the store, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively done.

What You Will Do:

• Assist people with questions, donations, and general information
• Price bric-a-brac and placing on shelves
• Place newer and higher priced items on a special table to look up and price.
• Hang clothing when needed
• Sort and separate holiday item's
• Help check drop box daily- empty when necessary
• End of shift- Clear sorting tables, sweep floor, clean up your area
• Assist with day-to-day store needs
• Other tasks as needed by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience: 2 years retail experience preferred
Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army's
Drivers' qualification standard; must complete Safe from Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform this job's duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended periods.

Travel: N/A

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical Thrift Store environment

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

Indiana Division

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