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The Salvation Army

Maintenance Worker

Davenport, IA

Davenport, Iowa 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, your work helps turn ...

The Salvation Army

Donation Processing Associate

Ames, IA · On-site

$13/hr

Ames, IA Pay: $13.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 25 hours, Monday - Saturday, Flexible ... Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our ...

The Salvation Army

Lead Sales Associate

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$16.50/hr

Iowa City, Iowa Pay: $16.50 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 ...

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

As of Aug 8, 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 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.

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 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.

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Part-Time Store Clerk (Ankeny North)

Goodwill of Central Iowa

Ankeny, IA • On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for a Part-Time Retail Associate to accept, sort, and merchandise donated goods, cashier, and deliver outstanding customer service with our values of love, kindness, and respect.
Successful candidates have:
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Flexibility and work positively on a team
  • Effective communication and basic math skills - point-of-sale (POS) system experience is a plus!
Good values
Good mission
Goodwill of Central Iowa
Perks:
  • A competitive starting wage of $15.00/hour
  • Weekend Shift Premium of an additional $1.00/hour on Saturday and Sunday shifts!
  • Our Part-Time benefits package includes paid time off and a retirement plan with 5% company match - click here to learn more!
  • Eligibility for an exciting monthly bonus for retail associates based on production and revenue goals being met!
  • No retail holiday season! Shifts are scheduled Monday - Saturday: 8 am - 10 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
  • Career development opportunities
  • 15% discount at our retail stores
Our Retail Associates serve as the first point of contact for Goodwill of Central Iowa’s (GCI) retail customers at both the sales floor or at the donation door. This position will provide excellent customer service and respond to customer needs in a timely manner; operate a cash register, select and rotate merchandise, clean and organize fixtures, and merchandise donated goods. Store Clerks will receive, sort and process donated goods from the donation door to the sales floor.
What you'll do here:
  • Greet, assist, and engage with customers in a helpful and courteous manner
  • Receive donations from the public
  • Sort donations, stack and organize sorted merchandise, ensure quality of goods processed meets standards
  • Work with supervisors to arrange and rotate items on the sales floor, keep merchandise organized and easily accessible to customers
  • Practice safe cash handling and operate the cash register, including calculating and balancing cash register as scheduled
  • Carryout general cleaning tasks, such as: sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and mopping
  • Use a dolly, wheeled cart, pallet jack, and possibly riding or walk behind forklift
  • Meet daily production goals
  • Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • A high school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes, or a minimum of four years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment
  • Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to carry, lift, push or pull 40 pounds
  • Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Effective communication and basic math skills
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check

*This position requires a flexible schedule which includes days, evenings, and weekends to support business needs
Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participant.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

If you are ready to work for an organization that brings out the best in people, apply today!
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