Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
Status: Part-time up to 20 hours per week
Shift: 4:30pm-8:30pm-Must be available Sunday's from 10am-3pm
Location: Gurnee
Donation Processing Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.
About the Role
Join our team as a Donation Processing Associate where you'll be the first point of contact for our generous donors. This role combines customer service, donation processing, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional donor service by greeting donors and offering assistance
- Process and track donations accurately
- Maintain a clean and well-organized donation area
- Sort, load, and unload Salvation Army trucks per center policy
- Power sort donations as they arrive (where applicable)
- Support production processes as needed
- Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
- Report any complaints, damage, or injuries occurring in the donation area
- Guide donors on acceptable materials and provide information about pickup services for heavy items
What You'll Need to Succeed
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or currently pursuing
- Strong English communication skills for donor and team interactions
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
- Basic math skills
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check
- Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds
- Stand for extended periods
- Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed
- Work in various weather conditions (outdoor exposure)
What Success Looks Like
- Positive donor feedback
- Clean and organized donation area
- Meeting daily production goals
- Strong team collaboration
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Accurate donation tracking and receipting
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Part-Time Benefits Package
Insurance & Financial Benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
- Voluntary life insurance options available
Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)
- Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
- Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
- Sick days with discretionary days
- Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or currently pursuing
- Strong English communication skills
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
- Basic math skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
- Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical movements including walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
- Ability to work in various weather conditions with outdoor exposure
What We Do
The Salvation Army is a church and charitable organization known for its charity work in over 120 countries, committed to 'Doing the Most Good' through community programs and aged care.
