Donation Processing Associate
Location: Ames, IA
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: 25 hours, Monday - Saturday, Flexible Scheduling required must be available for Saturdays
Benefits: Voluntary Life Insurance, Pension & 403(b), 12 Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days, 8 Paid Holidays, Employee Discount
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. As a Donation Attendant 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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
Training Provided
- Paid training donation process, production standards, 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
- 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, holidays 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 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.
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
- Availability for a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Availability to work Saturdays
- 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 activities including walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and outdoor environments
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.
