Store Sales Associate The Salvation Army USA Central Territory life insurance, sick time, 403(b), employee discount United States, Iowa, Ames Aug 26, 2026

Retail Sales Associate Location:

Ames, Iowa

Pay:

$12 per hour

Job Type:

Part Time

Schedule:

25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Benefits! Part-time employees regularly scheduled 20 to 29 hours per week may be eligible for: Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hours Optional voluntary life insurance 403(b) retirement savings plan Access to additional voluntary benefit options Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees About the Role At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors. What You'll Do Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor Keep the store clean, safe, and organized Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals Training Provided Paid training on register 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!