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The Thrift Store Sales Specialist delivers excellent customer service, restocks and replenishes merchandise, and supports Goodwills mission. Discounts: Retail Store Discounts - 50% All year long. They assist customers, process transactions, maintain store cleanliness, and ensure a positive shopping

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Job Description Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. Job Description THRIFT STORE DONATION ATTENDANT The Role / General Purpose: As a Thrift Store Donation Attendant at Goodwill, you will be the first point of contact for donors, ensuring a smooth and organized donation process. Your role includes receiving, assessing, and sorting donations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This hands-on position requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. You will play a key role in handling inventory efficiently and ensuring compliance with Goodwill’s policies. About Goodwill NYNJ: At Goodwill NYNJ, we empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. Founded more than 109 years ago, Goodwill believes in never leaving talent behind and that a positive world is where all talents are recognized. Operating over 30 retail locations, Goodwill is known for its retail stores and is a destination for donating goods – our retail operations make a material, sustainable impact on textile reuse. Join our team and be part of something meaningful. Here, your work creates opportunities for yourself and for others in the community. Job Responsibilities: • Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations., • Address donor questions about Goodwill, its mission, and donation guidelines., • Keep accurate records of donor counts and volume; submit daily to supervisors., • Assess, sort and price donations according to Goodwill’s guidelines., • Provide tax receipts upon request and thank donors for their contributions., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area inside and outside., • Follow safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling., • Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed., • Operate a pallet jack to move donations (Certification is preferred, training is provided), • Represent Goodwill professionally with excellent customer service., • Adapt to changing tasks in a fast-paced environment and perform other duties as assigned., • Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals. Schedule Requirements: Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 9:00pm. Health & Safety Guidelines: This role involves handling pre-owned merchandise, which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training, protective equipment, and follows safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure work environment. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management. Benefits: Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of benefits to Full-Time employees and Part-Time employees working over 30 hours per week: • Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets., • Discounts: Retail Store Discounts - 50% All year long. Additional discounts for travel, entertainment, etc. through Plum Benefits, • Tuition Reimbursement Assistance, • Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets., • Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings, • Generous Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick, parental leave, and personal days with increased accrual over time. Additional generous paid prenatal and parental leave., • Headspace: Free access to hundreds of guided exercises for meditation, sleep, focus, and movement for employees and their loved ones., • $500 employee referral bonus., • Retirement Plans: 403(b) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year of service.

Job Description Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. Job Description THRIFT STORE ASSOCIATE The Role / General Purpose: This is a fast-paced production role responsible for receiving donations and preparing them for sale. The role includes sorting, tagging, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the sales floor. The position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds while working with a high volume of inventory. Maintaining stockroom organization, ensuring quality control, and following safety standards are essential to success in this role. About Goodwill NYNJ: At Goodwill NYNJ, we empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. Founded more than 109 years ago, Goodwill believes in never leaving talent behind and that a positive world is where all talents are recognized. Operating over 30 retail locations, Goodwill is known for its retail stores and is a destination for donating goods – our retail operations make a material, sustainable impact on textile reuse. Join our team and be part of something meaningful. Here, your work creates opportunities for yourself and for others in the community. Job Responsibilities: • Sort, grade, and inspect donations (textiles, housewares, electronics, shoes, and accessories) for quality and condition., • Tag and price merchandise according to company standards, meeting production goals per hour)., • Prepare items on rolling racks and carts for transport to the sales floor, meeting company standards for full fixtures., • Organize and separate items for e-commerce and clearance departments, accurately labeling all goods, • Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines to maintain a clean and secure work environment., • Provide excellent customer and donor service, including accepting donations, issuing receipts, and ensuring the donation area remains neat and organized when needed., • Support Goodwill’s mission by maximizing efficiency and productivity in daily tasks., • Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals. Schedule Requirements: Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 9:00pm. Health & Safety Guidelines: This role involves handling pre-owned merchandise, which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training, protective equipment, and follows safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure work environment. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management. Benefits: Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of benefits to Full-Time employees and Part-Time employees working over 30 hours per week: • Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets., • Discounts: Retail Store Discounts - 50% All year long. Additional discounts for travel, entertainment, etc. through Plum Benefits, • Tuition Reimbursement Assistance, • Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets., • Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings, • Generous Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick, parental leave, and personal days with increased accrual over time. Additional generous paid prenatal and parental leave., • Headspace: Free access to hundreds of guided exercises for meditation, sleep, focus, and movement for employees and their loved ones., • $500 employee referral bonus., • Retirement Plans: 403(b) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year of service.

Job Description Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. Job Description THRIFT STORE SALES SPECIALIST The Role / General Purpose: The Thrift Store Sales Specialist delivers excellent customer service, restocks and replenishes merchandise, and supports Goodwill’s mission. They assist customers, process transactions, maintain store cleanliness, and ensure a positive shopping experience. This role also includes enforcing store policies and supporting daily operations. About Goodwill NYNJ: At Goodwill NYNJ, we empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. Founded more than 109 years ago, Goodwill believes in never leaving talent behind and that a positive world is where all talents are recognized. Operating over 30 retail locations, Goodwill is known for its retail stores and is a destination for donating goods – our retail operations make a material, sustainable impact on textile reuse. Join our team and be part of something meaningful. Here, your work creates opportunities for yourself and for others in the community. Job Responsibilities: • Greet and assist customers promptly., • Support donors as needed and direct them to the designated donation drop-off area., • Regularly restock merchandise onto the sales floor, ensuring compliance with Goodwill’s visual standards., • Promote Goodwill’s Rewards and Round-Up programs., • Process sales transactions quickly and accurately., • Resolve customer concerns and escalate issues as needed., • Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, fitting rooms, and checkout area., • Follow store policies, including safety guidelines and occupancy limits when required., • Operate the register and thank customers for their purchases., • Monitor store entry and enforce safety measures if assigned. Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 8:00pm. Health & Safety Guidelines: This role involves handling pre-owned merchandise, which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training, protective equipment, and follows safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure work environment. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management. Benefits: Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of benefits to Full-Time employees and Part-Time employees working over 30 hours per week: • Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets., • Discounts: Retail Store Discounts - 50% All year long. Additional discounts for travel, entertainment, etc. through Plum Benefits, • Tuition Reimbursement Assistance, • Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets., • Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings, • Generous Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick, parental leave, and personal days with increased accrual over time. Additional generous paid prenatal and parental leave., • Headspace: Free access to hundreds of guided exercises for meditation, sleep, focus, and movement for employees and their loved ones., • $500 employee referral bonus., • Retirement Plans: 403(b) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year of service.

Job Description Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. Job Description & Physical Demand Analysis Position Title: Assistant Store Manager Department: Retail Reports To (Title): Retail Store Manager Position Type: FLSA - Non-Exempt Supervising Staff: General Purpose: The Assistant Store Manager will coordinate and support activities to optimize store revenues and savings, improve productivity, and ensure thedelivery of outstanding service to all customers. She/he will be responsible for the efficient and profitable management of the retail location when the store manager is unavailable. Essential Functions: Here are the duties that define the core responsibilities of the job. -Operate in accordance with the established hours of business and is properly staffed -Ensure that general conditions of store meet high standards at all times -Ensure performance standards and goals are met regularly -Control and minimize store expenses -Maintain a supply of cash and change sufficient to meet daily business needs -Ensure that the premises are at all times safe for customers and employees -Ensure excellent customer relations are maintained, including training employees to greet, thank, or converse with customers and donors, monitoring their performance -Schedule interviews, and recommend hiring of store employees -Conduct initial training, recurrent training, or training in new skills, policies, or procedures -Assist store manager with employee performance evaluation and discussion -Assist store manager to recommend raises for employees -Enforce corporate personnel, loss prevention and operational policies and procedures -Investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, or conflicts -Ensure that employees accurately and properly record all hours worked -Process, price, tag, hang, and display merchandise to maximize sales -Recommend ways to increase sales, efficiency -Develop and expand local donor base -Establish and monitor sound cash-handling procedures consistent with company policy -Prepare, review, approve, and/or submit sales reports, invoices, donor logs, cash reports, petty cash requests, etc. as required -Answer employees’ questions as to policies, procedures, etc. -Schedule and conduct periodic store-employee meetings to discuss new matters or particular problems -Ensure that the store is adequately but not excessively stocked with merchandise at all times -Organize back-room production area to optimize merchandise output -Ensure that employees have been trained in and are complying with security policies and procedures -Train employees on loss prevention policies -Establish and monitor sound cash- handling procedures consistent with company policy -Train employees on loss prevention policies -Ensure timely bank deposits either personally or by higher management -Maintain excellent cleanliness of the store, including restrooms, donation center, and back room -Ensure safety and security of store assets and premises -Conduct employee bag and locker checks regularly -Prepare, review, approve and/or submit sales reports, invoices, donor logs, cash reports, petty cash requests -Prepare and review banking documents, such as, deposit slips, and compare to store reports -Prepare, review and/or approve sales reports, invoices, donor logs, cash reports, petty cash and -Responsible for payroll reconciliation in the absence of the Store Manager. Qualifications: Describe the minimum educational and experience requirements/preferences. -Some college preferred. High school diploma, GED equivalency required, or its equivalent in courses of business or marketing -Undergone two (2) years of supervisory experience and two (2) years of retail experience -Experience with supervision and training direct reports in all aspects of store operations -Must be able to work flexible hours Skills Required: Describe the minimum skills required or preferred -Outstanding organizational skills -Ability to calculate amounts -Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised: Where applicable describes level of authority, decision making discretion, consequences of actions, supervisory and fiscal responsibility. Provide metrics where possible. Level of supervision received. -Directly supervises sales people, and production staff. -Reports directly to retail manager Special Working Conditions: Describe unusual working conditions or environmental factors. -The work environment is mostly indoors. Donated goods may be at times dusty or soiled. -May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.