Donor Greeter

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Goodwill Industries of Houston

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Tomball, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Donor Greeter is responsible for accepting donations, sorting and processing them according to guidelines, and providing excellent customer service. They also maintain accurate records of donations and assist with various operational tasks.

Qualifications

We are looking for a friendly and helpful Donor Greeter to accept donations, provide excellent customer service, and maintain accurate donation records. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with the ability to communicate well and work a flexible schedule. Retail sales experience is a plus!

Job Description

Job Title:             Donor Greeter Department:        Donated Goods Retail (DGR) Reports To:         Store Manager FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt Pay:                      $14.00 hr. Shift:                  Open Availability    Mission Support: Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work.  We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive.  We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow.  Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.   Position Summary: Accepts donations according to GWH guidelines. Sort and process donations in preparation for the next steps in the GWH river process. Responsible for performing assigned duties adhering to and all policies and procedures. To ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and stewardship of GWH to maximize profitability to enhance our Mission.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Greet each donor to accept donations with a cheerful and pleasant disposition.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Unload and sort materials in the donation area according to GWH guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records of donations and issue completed donation receipts to all donors.
  • Ability to communicate directly with the Transportation Department and participate in online meetings.
  • Assist with keeping production supplies available.
  • Assist with loading and unloading merchandise and equipment as needed.
  • Assist with the security and safety of GWH team members and property.
  • Perform necessary janitorial work.
  • Must report all work incidents and injuries immediately.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
  Additional Duties:   Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
  • Poses excellent customer service skills.
  • Retail sales experience is preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Must have reliable transportation. 
  Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
  1. Donor # vs. Last Year
  2. Pre-sort Productivity
  3. Equipment Management
  4. Production Management
  5. Work Integrity: Follows established procedures and processes donations timely with a sense of urgency.
  6. Quality of Work: Attitude, sense of urgency, productivity, individual safety performance, etc.
  7. Safety Culture
  8. Attendance: Work schedule as assigned, notify leadership as needed, and no reoccurring issues.
  9. Image: Personal image keeps the work area/location clean, safe, and organized with no donor creep.
  10. Customer Ambassador Program (CAP): Receiving surveys (getting customers to participate) and favorable feedback.
  Physical Requirements/Work Environment: The ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push, and pull. Able to lift, up to, 40 lbs. and, occasionally, lift/move items, up to, 100 lbs. (e.g., large bags of donations, televisions, furniture, etc.) Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.   An indoor work environment with occasional exposure to outside temperatures. The noise level in the normal work environment is, usually, moderate.   I understand this job description and requirements and that I am expected to complete all assigned duties. I understand that the job functions may change, and I may be transferred to another location at the discretion of Management.        
 

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Goodwill Industries of Houston

People served in 2025: 21,292 People served in 2024: 34,321 People served in 2023: 38,682 Our Mission: We change lives through the power of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and to meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Our Vision: Leading change. Connecting people. Improving potential. For the future of work. Retail Operations: Goodwill Houston has nearly 50 stores and more than 85 locations to donate across the Greater Houston area.
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