Location: Ames,IA, USA
The Salvation Army Mission:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christianchurch. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission isto preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.Job Objective:Provide excellent customer service to our shoppers and donors. Maintaining a clean and wellorganized work and shopping experience. Handling each transaction with accuracy.Essential Functions:This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essentialfunctions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may beassigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential job functions.- Present a professional appearance, adhering to dress code at all times.- Accurately manages personal cash drawer; opening, closing and balancing. Adhere to allSalvation Army money handling procedures.- Work to understand the Point of Sales system and is able to complete sales effectively andefficiently. Proficiency with the system should be obtained with in the 3 month ofemployment.- Maintain a clean work environment at the cash register as well as the rest of the store.This will include cleaning, straightening, hanging, and restocking as needed.- Maintains a friendly demeanor, greeting our customers and asking if they need anyassistance.- Follows all Salvation Army policies regarding the sale of merchandise.- Keep floor stocked and put new merchandise out. Work to meet the production goals forthe store each day as needed.- Must be available for a flexible schedule.Job Description Page 2 of 2Minimum Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, certifications,skills, and/or abilities required for this position.Education: High School Diploma or currently pursuing.Skills/Abilities:- Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effectivecommunication with customers, management and co workers.- Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; thepayroll program and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.- Ability to give change accurately.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made toenable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands,handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with handsand arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move upto 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, andability to adjust focus.Working Conditions:The work environment for this position is a store environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather. Theemployee is routinely exposed to outdoor weather. Full-Time or Part-Time position; will requireweekend and evening hours.All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will donothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.