Customer Service Associate - Cottage Grove, MN - (Part-Time)

Summary: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on creating career possibilities for individuals. The Customer Service Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining store operations, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers and employees. Responsibilities: - Creates a high level of customer service throughout the store ensuring all customers experience a welcoming atmosphere - Follows policies and procedures and executes directives in a timely manner - Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals - Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers Required Qualifications: - Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers - Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously - Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize - Excellent decision-making skills - Strong attention to details - Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service - Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting - High level of initiative and self-motivation - Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done - Knowledge/expertise in working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities and barriers - 0-3 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred Benefits: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance., We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!, Work-life balance: No overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours, GESMN retail locations are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!, Opportunities for career development and advancement