Donation Center Attendant

America's Thrift Stores is recruiting Community Donation Center Attendants for our collection programs. Our search is focused on people with great customer service skills, combined with a great work ethic and a passion for helping people. Successful candidates will drive increased donations by maintaining collection sites for operational excellence. We are recruiting outgoing self-starters, who are results-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position provides a unique opportunity for those looking to combine their passion for business with a chance to give back to their communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with donors to accept and process donations at trailer sites in an outdoor setting
• Ability to build safe and efficient trailer loads of donations according to company operational standards
• Help sustain and maintain donation trailer site and donation boxes for donation collections
• Maintain clean and orderly donation sites based on company operational standards
• Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trailers and donation boxes
• Possess the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions
• Provide outstanding customer service to all donors and customers
• Communicate an awareness of our mission and goals to our donors and customers
• Maintain relationships with donors, site owners, and the general public
• Other duties as may be assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicant must be willing to submit to a background check.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be a Team Player.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs and ramps frequently.
• Able to accurately keep records and communicate donations progress daily.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously handle multiple activities at one time.
• Naturally mission driven, guided by core values.
• Must have reliable and accessible transportation.
• Experience working in a community outreach program or organization is a plus.

Education:
High School Diploma preferred; GED or equivalent work experience acceptable.