Overview --------
Position: Sales Associate Department: Service Extension (Hamburg, PA Family Store) Location: The Salvation Army, 700 S. 4th Street, Hamburg, PA 19526 Availability of Position: Immediate Schedule: Part-Time; 15 hours per week during store hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11:00am to 4:00pm Reporting Relationship: Store Manager Salary and Grade: $11.50 per hour; 70 Non-Exempt
Position Overview ----------------
The Sales Associate (SA) works for the success of The Salvation Army's Hamburg, PA Family Store by assisting customers, processing donations, and promoting retail sales.
Responsibilities ----------------
Employees are expected to greet customers and provide excellent customer service while monitoring dressing room to prevent theft. Responsibilities include:
• Computing sales prices • Totaling purchases • Processing cash or credit payments • Completing register close-out procedures • Assisting in the preparation of accurate income deposits • Tagging, pricing, and stocking merchandise • Maintaining cleanliness in the store floor, restrooms, and stocking areas daily • Receiving and processing donations according to the established triage system and providing receipts to donors • Regular communication with the Store and Donation Center Manager and the Associate Store Manager for addressing concerns, sharing ideas, and offering suggestions • Overseeing merchandise displays inside and outside the store, dressing mannequins, and steaming clothes to enhance the stores appearance • Guiding and working alongside volunteers regularly • Complying with safe handling practices for cleaning and hazardous materials • Adhering to all Salvation Army policies and procedures, including financial policies • Performing related duties as assigned
Qualifications -------------
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED, and equivalent retail/resale experience • Exhibit exemplary customer service skills • Must be reliable, trustworthy, outgoing, and have sound decision-making skills • Reliable transportation with a clean driving record • As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter • Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check • Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army
Contact -------
To apply, please upload your resume along with a cover letter at the site listed below:
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No Phone Calls Please
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 2/12/26
The Salvation Army's Mission Statement --------------------------------------
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requisition No. 2551