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The Salvation Army

Thrift Store Clerk

Newton, IA

$9/hr

*** Part- Time Monday- Wednesday 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M., Pay Rate: $9.00 Per Hour*** The Salvation ... To maintain the thrift store at standard operating level and complete all daily duties and ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Store Processor

Davenport, IA · On-site

$12/hr

Davenport, Iowa Pay: $12.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 20 to 29 hours per week About the Role At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Store Processor

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$15/hr

Dubuque, Iowa Pay: $15.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 20 to 29 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled About the Role At The Salvation Army Thrift Store ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Store Processor

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$12/hr

Iowa City, Iowa Pay: $12.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 19 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled About the Role At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your ...

The Salvation Army

Retail Store Processor

Ames, IA

$12/hr

Ames, IA Pay: $12.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 25 hours per week, Monday - Saturday ... Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our ...

The Salvation Army

Store Sales Associate

Ames, IA

$12/hr

Ames, Iowa Pay: $12 per hour Job Type: Part Time Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings ... Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees About the Role At The Salvation Army Thrift ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time thrift store in Iowa is $13.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.64 and $13.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time thrift store?

A Part Time Thrift Store job typically involves assisting with the daily operations of a thrift store, such as sorting and pricing donated items, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and providing customer service. Employees may also help clean and organize the store to create a welcoming shopping environment. This role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible hours and an opportunity to work in a retail or nonprofit setting.

What does a typical shift look like for a part time thrift store employee?

A typical shift at a thrift store involves assisting customers with finding items, operating the cash register, sorting and pricing new donations, and helping to keep the sales floor organized and attractive. You may also work collaboratively with other team members to set up displays, restock shelves, and answer questions about merchandise. The work environment is often fast-paced and community-oriented, providing variety in your daily tasks. Part-time employees usually have flexible scheduling options, which makes this a great role for students, parents, or anyone seeking work/life balance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the part time thrift store position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a part-time thrift store role, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities for handling sales, and an eye for organizing and merchandising donated goods. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and inventory tracking tools is helpful, though most training is provided on the job. Flexibility, reliability, and strong communication skills help you work well with both customers and team members. These competencies ensure efficient store operations, positive customer experiences, and support the store’s community-driven mission.

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Thrift Store Clerk

The Salvation Army

Newton, IA

$9/hr

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Salvation Army rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 364 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

598th of 783 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

*** Part- Time Monday- Wednesday 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M., Pay Rate: $9.00 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: To maintain the thrift store at standard operating level and complete all daily duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Make sure all shelves and clothing racks are full, organized to promote sales.
  • Assist management team to investigate and properly price items to be sold, as needed.
  • Process all merchandise efficiently and properly following established standards.
  • Daily duties include stocking racks, shelves, counter or tables with merchandise to promote sales.
  • Responsible for learning and then training on the entire processing system to include cash register/.
  • Maintaining a clean environment throughout the store to include shelves, counters and tables.
  • When needed, responsible for wrapping and bagging merchandise for customers.
  • At all times must provide good customer service by being polite, prompt and courteous and in line with the mission of The Salvation Army.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Retail and/ or cash register experience preferred but not required.

  • Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
  • Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
  • Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English is preferred.
  • Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong independent judgement.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. May need to climb, balance. Kneel, crouch or crawl. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a retail setting, and while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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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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