Retail Associate at GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT

Stamford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Cash Handling, Organizing, Displaying Goods, Processing Donations, Maintaining Cleanliness, Basic Math Skills, Basic English Knowledge, Standing, Reaching, Lifting, Carrying, Bending, Pushing, Pulling

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities. Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life. As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission. When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren’t just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community. Full-Time AND Part-Time Opportunities Available What Goodwill can offer you: * Opportunities for career advancement * A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)* * These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment* * Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week) * Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement* * Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours) * 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match * 50% Employee Discount * $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members) * $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill) *Only available for Full-Time Team Members Responsibilities: * Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience * Operating a cash register * Organizing and displaying goods in the store * Accepting and processing donated items * Maintaining a clean and neat store Position Requirements: * Basic knowledge of English * Basic math skills for cash handling * Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired) * Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds. Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here Is this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching

Responsibilities

Retail Associates assist customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience and operate cash registers. They also organize and display goods, process donations, and maintain a clean store environment.