Retail Service Specialist - Part Time at Goodwill of the Heartland in Fairfield, Iowa

Job Description:

Are you looking for a great place to work with paid time off, flexibility in scheduling, and a great mission? Goodwill of the Heartland is the place for you! We are looking to hire a Part-time Retail Service Specialist team member for our Fairfield Store!

The Retail Service Specialist provides excellent customer service to everyone they encounter - Other Goodwill team members, customers, and donors. This position is active and has a variety of responsibilities, so the day goes quickly for our retail team. Our associates will assist customers and cashier at checkout with sales, price and stock merchandise, process donations to meet production goals for the sales floor or our warehouse and assist with keeping the store clean and organized.

Position Requirements:

• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, though the average weight of donation processing is 20 lbs.


• Must be able to bend, push, pull, and stand.


• Retail experience is preferred but not required.


• Successful completion of the background screening (sex offender registry)

The Retail Service Specialist position has a starting wage of $14.19 per hour, plus incentive pay based on the store's performance. We are looking for candidates that can work a varied schedule and up to 29 hours per week. Shifts can be scheduled between the hours of 8a - 730p and the duration can vary depending on store needs. There may be situations in which we consider more specific availability. Candidates must have weekend availability as working every other weekend is required.

Do you want to learn more about the position? Take a look at this short video for a perspective on working at our stores from our team members:  https://youtu.be/7tB-mjbWdk4. 

Goodwill has great benefits!

• Competitive PTO


• Generous store discount


• Opportunities for advancement


• Strong team culture

Goodwill of the Heartland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, veteran status, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity or other protected categories. 

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