Part-Time Donation Processing Associate

**Donation Processing Associate** **Location:** Centerline MI **Pay:** $13.73 - $15.73 per hour **Job Type:** Part-time **Schedule:** 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled **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! **Donation Processing Associate** **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.***