Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities.

Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.

As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwills mission.When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they arent just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community.

Available Shifts: Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Appreciation Day - 50% off employee discount once per year
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available forFull-TimeTeam Members

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
• Operating a cash register
• Organizing and displaying goods in the store
• Accepting and processing donated items
• Maintaining a clean and neat store

Position Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of English
• Basic math skillsfor cash handling
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
• Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.