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Part Time Store Associate Jobs in Des Moines, IA

CROSSMARK1

Retail Data Collection Associate - PT

Ankeny, IA

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels ... Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!) Flexible schedule Paid training

The Salvation Army

Retail Associate

Clive, IA · On-site

$18/hr

Retail Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store Location: Clive, IA Pay: $18 per hour Job Type: Part Time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Associate

Clive, IA · On-site

$18/hr

Retail Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store Location: Clive, IA Pay: $18 per hour Job Type: Part Time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Associate

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$18/hr

Retail Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store Location: Ankeny, IA Pay: $18 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Associate

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$18/hr

Retail Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store Location: Ankeny, IA Pay: $18 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled ...

The Salvation Army

Store Sales Associate

Ames, IA · On-site

$12/hr

Ames, Iowa Pay: $12 per hour Job Type: Part Time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings ... Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a ...

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How much do part time store associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time store associate in Des Moines, IA is $15.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.33 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time store associate?

Part-time store associates are retail employees who work fewer hours than full-time staff, typically less than 30-35 hours per week. Their primary responsibilities include assisting customers, stocking shelves, operating cash registers, and maintaining store cleanliness. Part-time associates often have flexible schedules, making this role popular among students, parents, or individuals seeking supplemental income. They play an essential role in providing customer service and supporting daily store operations.

How does a part time store associate typically collaborate with other team members during a shift?

Part Time Store Associates work closely with other associates, supervisors, and managers to ensure smooth store operations. Collaboration often involves communicating about restocking needs, assisting with customer inquiries, and coordinating tasks such as organizing displays or maintaining cleanliness. Team members may rotate responsibilities throughout the shift, so flexibility and good communication are key to keeping the workflow efficient. This teamwork helps ensure that customers receive prompt service and the store remains well-organized.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time store associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Store Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and cash handling procedures is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication help associates stand out in fast-paced retail environments. These skills are crucial for delivering excellent customer experiences, maintaining store operations, and supporting overall sales success.

What is the difference between Part Time Store Associate vs Part Time Cashier?

AspectPart Time Store AssociatePart Time Cashier
ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, stocking shelves, maintaining store appearanceProcessing transactions, handling payments, providing customer service at checkout
Required SkillsCustomer service, communication, basic product knowledgeCash handling, POS system operation, customer service
Work EnvironmentRetail store, various departmentsCheckout counters, retail store
Common UsageGeneral retail support rolesFront-end cashier positions

While both roles involve customer interaction in retail settings, a Part Time Store Associate has broader responsibilities like stocking and assisting customers across departments, whereas a Part Time Cashier primarily focuses on processing transactions at the checkout. Both positions require strong customer service skills and are essential for retail operations.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Store Associate job openings in Des Moines, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,019 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Retail Data Collection Associate - PT

CROSSMARK1

Altoona, IA

$14.75 - $17/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

CROSSMARK rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 115 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 52 rated marketing agency

Job description

Company Description

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.

We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

As a retail data collection associate, you would be a part of our CROSSMARK Field Intelligence Team. The primary function of this team is to travel locally to grocery, mass merchant, and drug stores collecting observational data about product placement and inventory information. To do this, you would spend the majority of your day walking and standing on the sales floor using a handheld device to scan products. The work is typically performed Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm with occasional weekend work. Once the initial one-on-one training is complete, this job provides some scheduling flexibility with the expectation that assigned work is completed within a specified deadline.


Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications

Physical Demands: While working in retail stores the associate will be required to sit, reach (overhead, under and arms length), bend, climb, kneel stand, squat, walk on flat surface, lift up to 30 lbs., change position, and handle and carry a 2 lb. device for a prolonged period of time.  Counting reserve stock in coolers/freezers may be required.  

Specific Skills:  

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Good organizational skills.  
  • Attention to detail.  
  • Ability to work independently while following directions.  
  • Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.  Must keep driver's license and insurance information current.
  • MUST HAVE DAILY ACCESS TO DESKTOP/LAPTOP WITH INTERNET ACCESS IN YOUR HOME!

Additional Information:

RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR INTERVIEW-- PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!

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Why is this position for you?

Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!)

Flexible schedule 

Paid training

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About CROSSMARK

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CROSSMARK had completed 55 mergers and acquisitions in its quest to become a national sales agency, managing brands, and performing sales functions for manufacturers and performing in-store merchandising services at retailers nationwide. The same year, we expanded our operations to Canada to broaden our impact in North America. And in 2013 we acquired Chicago-based agencies Marketing Werks and PromoWorks to deliver end-to-end shopper marketing and engagement—both in store and out. The fusion of talents and expertise among these agencies, with CROSSMARK at the core, has empowered us to deliver a leading, all-encompassing, and completely integrated Marketing Services arm to our organization. Company milestones and service expansions have only been possible because of the true beating heart of CROSSMARK: our people. Our dedicated and passionate employees work hard to provide clients with the best opportunities to drive sales, to see brands thrive, and to create lasting connections. We’re excited for what’s next in our ever-evolving company—and we hope you’ll join us for the journey ahead.

Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Plano , TX, US

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