Donation Processing Associate
Location: Waukesha, WI
Pay: $12.50 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Benefits:
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)
· Sick days with discretionary days
· Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
About the Role
At The Salvation Army, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a dependable and customer-focused Donation Attendant / Production Support Associate to provide excellent service to donors, manage incoming donations, and support daily production operations.
What You’ll Do
- Greet donors warmly and offer assistance in a friendly, professional manner
- Receive and track donated goods in accordance with center policies
- Provide donation receipts and collect donor information as required
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized donation area
- Safeguard all donated materials and assigned equipment
- Communicate donation guidelines and courteously decline unacceptable items
- Assist with sorting, loading, and unloading donations and Salvation Army trucks
- Support production processes, including sorting and organizing merchandise
- Report any incidents, safety concerns, or damages promptly
- Maintain a neat, professional appearance in compliance with dress code
- Assist at other store locations or support additional duties as needed
Working Conditions
Work takes place in a store and donation area environment with exposure to outdoor weather, dust, and temperature changes. The role may require standing for extended periods and frequent physical activity. Occasional travel to nearby locations for training or coverage may be required.
Training Provided
- Paid training on 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 and development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Employee Assistance Program and additional benefits
Required
- High school diploma (or currently pursuing)
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Preferred
- Previous retail, donation center, or warehouse experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced or production-based environment
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma (or currently pursuing)
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently and as part of a team
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Previous retail, donation center, or warehouse experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced or production-based environment
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.
