Current Openings

ADC Attendant/Production Worker position responsibilities: Greets donors pleasantly at their car and immediately unloads items; ensures good customer service; sorts donations; helps prepare outgoing truck loads; and assists truck driver in loading/unloading. Qualifications for this position include: high school diploma or equivalent, preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time employment; must be able to lift, push, or pull fifty (50) pounds with assistance; reliable transportation; and the ability to work a flexible schedule at multiple locations including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Apply online or stop by one of the following Goodwill Industries of NE Iowa, Inc. locations to fill out an application:

• Goodwill Employment and Training Center
  2640 Falls Avenue
  Waterloo, IA 50701
• Attended Donation Center
  3626 Kimball Avenue
  Waterloo, IA 50701
• Attended Donation Center
  2512 Whitetail Drive
  Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Direct Support Professional/Community Trainer position responsibilities and requirements: providing residential and/or vocational services to persons with disabilities; must know concepts, applications of disabilities; be able to organize and prioritize work; possess positive work habits and attitudes and communicate with a variety of people in a pleasing manner. A high school diploma or equivalent; one year of human service experience; and basic knowledge of computers and computer applications is preferred. Experience may include volunteer work. All Direct Support Professional/Community Trainers must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, a good driving record and be willing to work evenings and weekends.

 

Apply online or stop by one of the following Goodwill Employment and Training Centers to fill out an application:

 

• Waterloo
  2640 Falls Avenue
  Waterloo, IA 50701
  319-234-4626

 

• Oelwein
  120 West Charles Street
  Oelwein, IA 50662
  319-283-4458

 

• Dubuque
  2121 Holliday Drive
  Dubuque, IA 52002
  563-583-8859

 

Direct Support Professional/Community Trainer position responsibilities and requirements: providing residential and/or vocational services to persons with disabilities; must know concepts, applications of disabilities; be able to organize and prioritize work; possess positive work habits and attitudes and communicate with a variety of people in a pleasing manner. A high school diploma or equivalent; one year of human service experience; and basic knowledge of computers and computer applications is preferred. Experience may include volunteer work. All Direct Support Professional/Community Trainers must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, a good driving record and be willing to work evenings and weekends.

 

Apply online or stop by one of the following Goodwill Employment and Training Centers to fill out an application:

 

• Waterloo
  2640 Falls Avenue
  Waterloo, IA 50701
  319-234-4626

 

• Oelwein
  120 West Charles Street
  Oelwein, IA 50662
  319-283-4458

 

• Dubuque
  2121 Holliday Drive
  Dubuque, IA 52002
  563-583-8859

 

Direct Support Professional/Vocational Trainer position responsibilities: directs, coaches and guides consumers in their work in order to help them attain individual growth and work goals in a retail setting; maintains accurate documentation on program participants by learning and remaining current on appropriate documentation guidelines and electronic documentation systems, developing a system to manage documentation, and setting priorities; holds all consumers accountable for established best practices and standard operating procedures. The work schedule for this position will be 9am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday and will be located at our University Avenue store in Cedar Falls.

 

Qualifications for this position include: high school diploma or equivalent, preferred; a minimum of 1 year related experience, preferred; must be CPR/First Aid certified or be willing to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively instruct persons with disabilities and adjust to unexpected or different situations; computer proficiency; and reliable transportation.

Apply online or stop by the following Goodwill Employment and Training Center to fill out an application:

• Waterloo
  2640 Falls Avenue
  Waterloo, IA 50701
  319-234-4626

 

• E-Merchandise Lister position responsibilities: Sorts and lists all items on truck shipment in timely and effective manner so that each store is well-represented with high quality merchandise; ensures that appropriate quantity of merchandise is listed for online sales with photographs, descriptors, and details; theft is prevented by remaining alert at all times in all areas and immediately notifying management of any suspicious activities; assists and helps with shoveling snow, replacing light bulbs, washing windows, and any other upkeep; maintains top-flight condition and appearance of facility by focusing on housekeeping and safety at all times;  communicates needs for repair, fixtures, maintenance, etc.; minimizes waste expense and maximizes salvage revenue opportunity by recycling as many products as possible in most resourceful way. This is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties/responsibilities for the E-Merchandise Lister position.Qualifications for this position include: High school diploma or its equivalent, preferred; a minimum of two (2) years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time employment may substitute. Must be able to lift, push, or pull fifty pounds with assistance; must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.This position will be located out of our Oelwein office. You may apply online or stop by the Oelwein Goodwill Employment and Training Center to fill out an application:

 

• Oelwein
  120 West Charles Street
  Oelwein, IA 50662
  319-283-7027

 

E-Merchandise Shipper position responsibilities: Ensures that appropriate item is pulled according to pick ticket; packages item in appropriate container with protective material; prints and affixes label so that correct item is delivered to correct person/address; theft is prevented by remaining alert at all times in all areas and immediately notifying management of any suspicious activities; assists and helps with shoveling snow, replacing light bulbs, washing windows, and any other upkeep; maintains top-flight condition and appearance of facility by focusing on housekeeping and safety at all times; communicates needs for repair, fixtures, maintenance, etc.; minimizes waste expense and maximize salvage revenue opportunity by recycling as many products as possible in most resourceful way.

Qualifications for this position include: High school diploma or its equivalent, preferred; a minimum of two (2) years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time employment may substitute. Must be able to lift, push, or pull fifty pounds with assistance; must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position will be located out of our Oelwein office. You may apply online or stop by the Oelwein Goodwill Employment and Training Center to fill out an application:

• Oelwein
  120 West Charles Street
  Oelwein, IA 50662
  319-283-7027

 

This position will float between and fill-in at outlying area stores as needed, including, but not limited to, Decorah, Oelwein, and Independence.

Store Manager position responsibilities: Direct supervision of Assistant Manager, Sales Associates, and Utility Workers; delegates assignments to staff and keeps them informed of changes in policy and trends; demonstrates leadership by holding all Team Members accountable for established best practices and standard operating procedures; works collaboratively within department to maximize service opportunities and maintain a continuous improvement agenda; reviews/analyzes store sales, average transaction amount, departmental allocation, etc. in order to establish performance standards; is available during nontraditional hours, including some weekend and evening periods; services as an emergency contact for agency locations in need of support outside regular business hours; examines and analyzes expenses, production, and sales to achieve maximum E/R based on strategic goals and operating plans; completes all duties of the job and all work requirements. This is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties/responsibilities for the Store Manager position.

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years military service or related full-time employment, including supervisory experience. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; computer proficiency; positive attitude, confidence, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm; and the ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

To apply for this position, please complete our online employment application.

 

Onboarding and Training Specialist position responsibilities: Screens applications and resumes, conducts applicant screening interviews, and refers the most qualified internal and/or external candidates to the hiring manager for interview; coordinates, participates in, and help conducts local job fairs; provides professional and positive guidance to hiring managers regarding hiring and selection best practices; works with Human Resources staff and hiring managers to develop and implement uniform and mission-consistent criteria for screening and selecting applicants to interview; managers the agency’s internal application process to identify and screen internal applicants who are looking to transfer for training, development, other mission and business purposes, or looking to grow in the organization; and creates and/or maintains an excellent perception of the Goodwill brand with all applicants, candidates, program participants, team members, and members of the community. This is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties/responsibilities for the Onboarding and Training Specialist position.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field and at least three (3) years of full-time paid employment in human resources, business, or related field. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, effective written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics, the ability to handle and maintain confidential information, and the ability to partner effectively with community resources in support of recruitment needs.

To apply for this position, please complete our online employment application.

 

Sales Associate position responsibilities: lifting and working in a production facility; answering customer questions and needs; operating cash register; receiving and processing donations; and assisting with other duties including arranging items on shelves and keeping the store neat and clean. Sales Associates will be expected to work scheduled hours including attendance at store meetings. Cashier experience is helpful. All Sales Associates must have their own transportation, and be available to work evenings and weekends.

 

Apply online or stop by one of the following Retail Stores to fill out an application: