Part-time Thrift Store cashier (Clarksville)

The Salvation Army 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.

Starting Pay: $12.00

Job Description:

As the cashier, you will help facilitate the effective and efficient day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for keeping register, check-out, and counter areas clean and neat.
• Assist people with questions, donations and general information.
• Complete paperwork associated with the register, count down cash drawer, and prepare deposit at the end of your shift.
• Upon closing, you will clear register, account for all sales, fill out daily logbook, turn off signs, and turn off lights.
• Price bric-a-brac and place on shelves.

• Assist pricing on items such as shoes, purses, jewelry, accessories, etc. Keep hangers sorted by size/type and return hangers to appropriate hanger system located in clothing production area.
• Help check drop boxes daily - empty when necessary.
• Keep Christmas and Halloween items separate from bric-a-brac. After season, box and mark for storage.
• Place newer or higher priced clothing on special table in designated area.
• Place all rags in designated bins.
• Take out trash when necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma preferred

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: At least two years of retail experience preferred. Experience in use of cash register a plus.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: May be required for training

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a retail and warehouse environment; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.