Retail Sales Associate
The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory
- Agency: The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory
- Location: Clinton, IA
- Type: part-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-09-18
Job Description
Retail Sales Associate
Location:
Clinton, Iowa
Pay:
$12.00 per hour
Job Type:
Part-time
Schedule:
19 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
About the Role
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.
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
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, and more!
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.
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