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To thrive as a Donation Center Associate, you need strong organizational skills, basic inventory management knowledge, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory tracking software, and donation intake protocols is often required. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and communication skills help build positive donor relationships and ensure smooth operations. These competencies are vital for maintaining efficiency, maximizing donations, and fostering a welcoming environment for donors and staff.

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Staff at donation centers often encounter challenges such as sorting and handling a high volume of incoming items, ensuring items meet quality standards, and interacting with a diverse group of donors and volunteers. Managing space efficiently and maintaining a safe, organized environment are also key concerns. These challenges can be addressed through clear organizational systems, regular training, effective communication, and teamwork. Many donation centers foster a collaborative atmosphere, where staff members support each other and share responsibilities, making it easier to handle busy periods and maintain high service standards.
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ARC Donation Center Attendant

ARC Donation Center Attendant

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

York, PA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Salvation Army rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 349 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

482nd of 690 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Donation Center Attendant to be responsible for all matters pertaining to the operations and security of the donation area.

Responsibilities

The Donation Center Attendant will receive and receipt (per policy) all donated material courteously and efficiently, safeguard all donated material and assigned equipment, advise donors of unacceptable materials, maintain neatness and cleanliness of the donation center and surrounding area, and sort and load trailers.  The Donation Center Attendant will also be responsible to ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter the Donation Center, that no merchandise is kept, sold or otherwise diverted without direction from Administrator(s), and that complaints, damage, and unsafe conditions are reported to supervisor immediately.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills, and be able to lift 100 pounds.

Employment Type: PART_TIME

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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.

Industry

Non-profits, retail, amusement, gambling, and recreation and religious organizations

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US

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