Goodwill of Central Iowa Jobs Hiring Now
Goodwill of Central Iowa is hiring for 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in manufacturing operations and communications. Migrate Mate updates Goodwill of Central Iowa's live openings daily. Goodwill of Central Iowa is a nonprofit organization that operates retail thrift stores and donation-processing operations across central Iowa, funding workforce development and job training programs in the region.
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Goodwill of Central Iowa hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 20
- Top team
- Manufacturing Operations
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Johnston
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Full-Time Retail Store Associate
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Full-Time Retail Store Associate
Norwalk, Iowa
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Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
Johnston, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Newton, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Ankeny, Iowa
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KH Metro Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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KH Metro Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Waukee, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader (Jordan Creek)
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader (Jordan Creek)
West Des Moines, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Johnston, Iowa
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Part-Time Retail Store Associate
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Part-Time Retail Store Associate
Johnston, Iowa
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Retail Field Support Manager
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Retail Field Support Manager
Des Moines, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Urbandale, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Store E-Commerce Associate
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Full-Time Retail Store E-Commerce Associate
Waukee, Iowa
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Donations Transport Driver
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Donations Transport Driver
Johnston, Iowa
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Part-Time Retail Store Associate
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Part-Time Retail Store Associate
Waukee, Iowa
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Assistant Store Manager (Des Moines Metro Area)
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Assistant Store Manager (Des Moines Metro Area)
Des Moines, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
West Des Moines, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader (Des Moines Metro Area)
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader (Des Moines Metro Area)
Des Moines, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Norwalk, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
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Full-Time Retail Shift Leader
Indianola, Iowa
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Retail Store Associate (Des Moines Metro Area)
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Retail Store Associate (Des Moines Metro Area)
Des Moines, Iowa
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Part-Time Retail Store Associate
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Part-Time Retail Store Associate
Indianola, Iowa
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Full-Time Retail Store Associate
Goodwill of Central Iowa·Norwalk, Iowa
Job functions:
$15 - $16/hr
High school
201-500 employees
Job Description
Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for Retail Store Associates to accept, sort, and merchandise donated goods, cashier, and deliver outstanding customer service with our values of love, kindness, and respect.
Hours & Schedules:
- Full-Time (38-40 hours/week) positions available
- No retail holiday season! Shifts are scheduled Monday - Saturday: 8 am - 10 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
- This position requires a flexible schedule which includes days, evenings, and weekends to support business needs.
Pay & Benefits:
- Starting wage of $15.00/hour and an additional $1.00/hour on Saturday and Sunday shifts worked!
- Monthly Retail Associate Bonus eligibility based on store production and revenue goals being met!
- Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.
- Full-Time Retail Store Associate benefits summary including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and more!
Successful candidates have:
- Excellent service skills for daily customer interactions
- Prior experience in fast-paced environments is a plus!
- Flexibility to work positively on a team within Goodwill of Central Iowa's values of treating others with love, kindness, & respect
- Effective communication and basic math skills - point-of-sale (POS) system experience is a plus
Our Retail Store Associates serve as the first point of contact for Goodwill of Central Iowa’s (GCI) retail customers at both the sales floor or at the donation door. This position will provide excellent customer service and respond to customer needs in a timely manner; operate a cash register, select and rotate merchandise, clean and organize fixtures, and merchandise donated goods. Store Clerks will receive, sort and process donated goods from the donation door to the sales floor.
What you'll do here:
- Greet, assist, and engage with customers in a helpful and courteous manner
- Receive donations from the public
- Sort donations, stack and organize sorted merchandise, ensure quality of goods processed meets standards
- Work with supervisors to arrange and rotate items on the sales floor, keep merchandise organized and easily accessible to customers
- Practice safe cash handling and operate the cash register, including calculating and balancing cash register as scheduled
- Carryout general cleaning tasks, such as: sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and mopping
- Use a dolly, wheeled cart, pallet jack, and possibly riding or walk behind forklift
- Meet daily production goals
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll need:
- Excellent customer service skills
- A high school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes, or a minimum of four years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment
- Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to carry, lift, push or pull 40 pounds
- Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature
- Ability to be stationary or mobile for long periods of time
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Effective communication and basic math skills
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check
Retail Career Development Pathways Could Look Like:
- Retail Shift Leader - Assist with directing, coordinating, & monitoring retail store operations and support employee training.
- Engagement Coordinator - Assist with new employee onboarding, training, and coaching to successfully integrate employees into GCI's work culture, environment, and processes.
- E-Commerce Coordinator - Identifies and processes trending/valuable donations to be sold on E-Commerce platforms & coaches in-store team members to do the same.
- Assistant Store Manager - Manages day-to-day retail operations and assists with training, coaching, and performance management of store teams to achieve goals.
- Store Manager-In-Training - Assists with directing store operations to train, lead, and manage store team members and learn how to achieve key performance metrics and manage revenue targets.
- Store Manager - Directs store operations to lead, train, and develop employees, champion service excellence, and achieve key performance indicators and revenue targets in support of funding GCI’s mission.
- District Manager - Oversees multi-unit store operations management by leading teams to drive operational and service excellence, overall financial performance, loss control activities, customer service, inventory control, and quality standards within their assigned stores.
Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participant.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you are ready to work for an organization that brings out the best in people, apply today!
CITYVIEW "Best Local Thrift Shop" 2019, 2020, & 2023 Winner!
Des Moines' People's Choice 2024 Best Thrift Store!
Goodwill of Central Iowa
Full-Time Retail Store Associate
Norwalk, Iowa
Added 2d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$15 - $16/hr
High school
Job Description
Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for Retail Store Associates to accept, sort, and merchandise donated goods, cashier, and deliver outstanding customer service with our values of love, kindness, and respect.
Hours & Schedules:
- Full-Time (38-40 hours/week) positions available
- No retail holiday season! Shifts are scheduled Monday - Saturday: 8 am - 10 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
- This position requires a flexible schedule which includes days, evenings, and weekends to support business needs.
Pay & Benefits:
- Starting wage of $15.00/hour and an additional $1.00/hour on Saturday and Sunday shifts worked!
- Monthly Retail Associate Bonus eligibility based on store production and revenue goals being met!
- Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.
- Full-Time Retail Store Associate benefits summary including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and more!
Successful candidates have:
- Excellent service skills for daily customer interactions
- Prior experience in fast-paced environments is a plus!
- Flexibility to work positively on a team within Goodwill of Central Iowa's values of treating others with love, kindness, & respect
- Effective communication and basic math skills - point-of-sale (POS) system experience is a plus
Our Retail Store Associates serve as the first point of contact for Goodwill of Central Iowa’s (GCI) retail customers at both the sales floor or at the donation door. This position will provide excellent customer service and respond to customer needs in a timely manner; operate a cash register, select and rotate merchandise, clean and organize fixtures, and merchandise donated goods. Store Clerks will receive, sort and process donated goods from the donation door to the sales floor.
What you'll do here:
- Greet, assist, and engage with customers in a helpful and courteous manner
- Receive donations from the public
- Sort donations, stack and organize sorted merchandise, ensure quality of goods processed meets standards
- Work with supervisors to arrange and rotate items on the sales floor, keep merchandise organized and easily accessible to customers
- Practice safe cash handling and operate the cash register, including calculating and balancing cash register as scheduled
- Carryout general cleaning tasks, such as: sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and mopping
- Use a dolly, wheeled cart, pallet jack, and possibly riding or walk behind forklift
- Meet daily production goals
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll need:
- Excellent customer service skills
- A high school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes, or a minimum of four years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment
- Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to carry, lift, push or pull 40 pounds
- Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature
- Ability to be stationary or mobile for long periods of time
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Effective communication and basic math skills
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check
Retail Career Development Pathways Could Look Like:
- Retail Shift Leader - Assist with directing, coordinating, & monitoring retail store operations and support employee training.
- Engagement Coordinator - Assist with new employee onboarding, training, and coaching to successfully integrate employees into GCI's work culture, environment, and processes.
- E-Commerce Coordinator - Identifies and processes trending/valuable donations to be sold on E-Commerce platforms & coaches in-store team members to do the same.
- Assistant Store Manager - Manages day-to-day retail operations and assists with training, coaching, and performance management of store teams to achieve goals.
- Store Manager-In-Training - Assists with directing store operations to train, lead, and manage store team members and learn how to achieve key performance metrics and manage revenue targets.
- Store Manager - Directs store operations to lead, train, and develop employees, champion service excellence, and achieve key performance indicators and revenue targets in support of funding GCI’s mission.
- District Manager - Oversees multi-unit store operations management by leading teams to drive operational and service excellence, overall financial performance, loss control activities, customer service, inventory control, and quality standards within their assigned stores.
Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participant.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you are ready to work for an organization that brings out the best in people, apply today!
CITYVIEW "Best Local Thrift Shop" 2019, 2020, & 2023 Winner!
Des Moines' People's Choice 2024 Best Thrift Store!
Job Roles at Goodwill of Central Iowa
Manufacturing Operations9 jobs
Communications3 jobs
Corporate Training2 jobs
Customer Service1 jobs
Business Operations1 jobs
Account Management1 jobs
Working at Goodwill of Central Iowa
Goodwill of Central Iowa's 20 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are manufacturing operations, communications, and corporate training. Goodwill of Central Iowa is a nonprofit that runs a network of thrift retail stores and donation operations in central Iowa, using proceeds to fund employment training and community services. Roles span retail store associates, shift leaders, assistant store managers, e-commerce fulfillment, donation transport, and administrative support. Most Goodwill of Central Iowa roles are based in Johnston, with some in Des Moines and Waukee.
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How many jobs is Goodwill of Central Iowa hiring for right now?
Goodwill of Central Iowa is hiring for 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in manufacturing operations and communications. Openings span retail store associates, shift leaders, assistant store managers, e-commerce associates, donation transport drivers, and administrative positions across its central Iowa locations.
What kinds of roles does Goodwill of Central Iowa hire for?
The most active teams are manufacturing operations, communications, and corporate training. Goodwill of Central Iowa posts a mix of front-line retail positions, including store associates and shift leaders, as well as assistant store managers, e-commerce fulfillment associates, donations transport drivers, and executive support roles. Most postings are across all levels, with full-time and part-time options available across multiple store locations.
Are Goodwill of Central Iowa jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Goodwill of Central Iowa's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Johnston. Each Goodwill of Central Iowa listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Goodwill of Central Iowa?
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Does Goodwill of Central Iowa hire entry-level?
Most of Goodwill of Central Iowa's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Goodwill of Central Iowa listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Goodwill of Central Iowa hiring?
Most Goodwill of Central Iowa roles are based in Johnston, with some in Des Moines and Waukee, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.