One Vision

Part Time - Thrit Store Team Member - Waterloo, IA

One Vision  •  Waterloo, IA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Part-Time Thrift Store Team Member

Location: Waterloo, IA

Part-Time | Retail & Customer Service | Sundays & Major Holidays Off

Great Finds. Great People. Greater Purpose.

Looking for a part-time retail position where you can stay active, connect with your community, and know your work supports a meaningful mission?

One Vision Thrift Solutions is looking for a Part-Time Thrift Store Team Member to join our Waterloo team! You'll help create a welcoming experience for shoppers and donors while keeping merchandise moving from donation to the sales floor.

And unlike many retail positions, our store is closed every Sunday and on major holidays!

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Make an impact - Your work helps support the mission and services of One Vision
  • Connect with your community - Help shoppers and donors have a positive experience
  • Stay active - Work throughout the store processing donations, stocking merchandise, and helping customers
  • Enjoy variety - From donations and merchandising to customer service and checkout, no two shifts look exactly the same
  • Keep your Sundays - Our store is closed every Sunday and on major holidays

What You'll Do

As a Thrift Store Team Member, you'll help keep the store organized, welcoming, and running smoothly.

You'll:

  • Provide friendly and helpful customer service
  • Accept donations from members of the community
  • Sort, process, and price donated merchandise
  • Stock merchandise and keep products moving from the backroom to the sales floor
  • Operate the cash register and accurately handle transactions
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping environment
  • Move, lift, and organize donated merchandise as needed
  • Work alongside your team to support daily store operations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone dependable, friendly, and ready to jump in wherever needed.

You'll be a great fit if you:

  • Enjoy working with customers and being part of a team
  • Are comfortable working in a busy retail environment
  • Have an eye for organization and keeping merchandise moving
  • Are dependable and ready to help where needed
  • Can stay active throughout your shift
  • Take pride in creating a positive experience for customers and donors

Qualifications

You'll need:

  • At least 6 months of retail or customer service experience
  • An understanding of retail pricing and basic cash-handling practices
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to frequently kneel, reach, walk, carry, and lift large or bulky items
  • Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screenings

Schedule

This is a part-time position at our Waterloo Thrift Store.

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday | 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Team Members must have availability during store operating hours and are required to work Saturdays.

The best part? We're closed every Sunday and on major holidays.

Part-Time Benefits

Part-time Team Members are eligible to earn paid time off (PTO).

Work with Purpose

One Vision is a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals live meaningful, independent lives in the communities they choose.

One Vision Thrift Solutions supports that mission while providing affordable shopping options for our communities. Every donation accepted, item processed, and purchase made helps contribute to the work of One Vision.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a part-time opportunity where you can put your retail and customer service skills to work, connect with your community, and support a greater purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the One Vision Thrift Solutions team in Waterloo!

One Vision

About One Vision

One Vision is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1966, with a mission to stand with and support people with disabilities to pursue their best life.

We proudly serve individuals across Iowa through a variety of person-centered programs and services designed to promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity:

🔹Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | Supportive services that empower individuals to live, learn, and work in their own homes and communities — on their own terms.

🔹Smart Living | Smart Living integrates enabling technology and remote support into our community-based services. This approach enhances independence and community inclusion by prioritizing personalized tech solutions as the first line of support.

🔹Community Employment Services | We help people with disabilities find meaningful employment that reflects their interests and abilities. Our individualized approach ensures each person has a voice in choosing a career path where they can succeed and thrive.

Several One Vision branches help fund and expand our impact by creating inclusive opportunities and promoting positive environmental outcomes.

🔹Thrift Stores | Located in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo, our thrift stores offer quality goods while supporting vital disability services.

🔹Thrift Solutions | Our textile recycling branch partners with over 70 thrift locations, keeping more than 2 million pounds of materials out of landfills annually — supporting sustainability and our mission.

🔹Glen Oaks Community | A 55+ active living community offering rental homes at TimberCrest Apartments or ownership at Terraces Townhomes, providing vibrant, independent living for older adults.

🔹Boyer Pool & Wellness Center | An inclusive wellness space featuring an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gymnasium, walking track, fitness classes, and more — open to the public.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Clear Lake, Iowa
Year Founded
1966
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