Our Sweetwater Retail Location

Dear Friends of Goodwill,

Our Sweetwater retail location is temporarily closed due to major repair work.

We are still accepting donations at this location.

We are looking for a new location to move into and we appreciate your support during this time of transition!

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us or call the main office.

Thank you!

Forward questions to:

(325) 676-7925
jknettel@goodwillwesttexas.org

Now Hiring - Store Manager

Job Opening

Store Manager

South 14th

Goodwill-West Texas currently has a job opening for a Store Manager.

Required Education/Experience

·         High School Diploma or equivalent required

·         Customer service experience required

·         Retail sales & management experience preferred

·         Experience in a rehabilitative field preferred

·         Must be certified/certifiable in CPR/First Aid

·         Verifiable references must be provided

Minimum Qualifications/ Special Skills/Knowledge

·         Ability to accurately operate and balance cash register

·         Must have valid Texas Drivers license with own transportation

·         Ability to read and write English effectively

·         Communicate effectively with co-workers and employees

·         Mobility, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds safely

·         Standing and walking for long periods

·         Stooping and bending

Responsibilities & Duties

·         Motivate and organize a support sales team with varied work performance levels

·         Responsible for creating displays utilizing creative merchandising techniques

·         Express genuine concern for customers and their needs

·         Assist donors with merchandise

·         Community-focused with a willingness to actively represent Goodwill-West Texas in a positive manner

·         Responsible for hiring and training of employees

·         Supervise and train disabled employees in all aspects of donation process and various store operations

·         Create and maintain a working environment that is conducive to positive productivity for all employees

·         Responsible for responding to the needs of disabled employees in a sensitive and effective manner

·         Responsible for daily operations of store, including making daily deposits and producing regular reports

·         Responsible for accurate balancing of cash drawer

·         Responsible for cleaning inside and outside building

·         Relate appropriately and positively with co-workers

·         Must create and maintain a cost effective work schedule to include sales clerks, donation handlers, and production workers

·         Must be willing to cover shifts of absent workers when necessary

·         Responsible for any task necessary to ensure continual store operations

·         Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Immediate Supervisor

Retail Director

To apply for this position, qualified candidates should pick up or download an application and return it to Annette Elkins in the Abilene office.

Download Application: http://goodwillwesttexas.org/jobs.html

Abilene Office: 2200 North First Street, Abilene, TX 79603

Date Posted: February 7, 2012  

5 Quick Tips: How To Save Some Money & The Planet

It’s Summer 2011. It is hot, it is humid, it is dry, and the economy still isn’t booming like we would want. So in order to help you out, we have compiled this list of 5 quick tips to help you save some money and be eco-friendly at the same time. Some of these you may have heard before and they will be good reminders, others may be new to you and give you a fresh new look on saving some cash!

Turn Off Energy Drainers: The digital displays on audio equipment, DVD players, TVs, coffee makers and even cell phone chargers continuously drain power. Plug them all into a power bar and flick it off before you leave the house for the day or go to bed at night. (Suite101)

Keep Air Conditioning To A Minimum: Between air conditioning, fans, and swamp coolers – all of these run on electricity.  In the summer months these appliances use up large quantities of energy and money out of your pocket.  Consider using darkening window treatments in rooms that have a lot of heat gain in the summer.  These treatments will keep your home cooler, and will help you save electricity. If you own blinds or shutters, close them so they face towards the ceiling.  This will keep heat levels lower, and will help slow fading of your furniture upholstery and carpet.  When using air conditioning set it at the warmest temperature you can feel comfortable inside your home.  While some would think 80 degrees is warm – it’s a lot cooler than 103 outside your home! And during the hottest parts of the day (afternoons), spend time in public places like the mall or your local Goodwill store which are nice and cool, and you can give your AC at home a break. (Fresh Home)

Shop Thrift Stores! Okay, being Goodwill, we might be bias on this one, but PlanetGreen.com released an article on this, so we will let you read it: “To the amateur shopper, buying clothing and other personal items is a mundane but necessary activity.  However, those of us who have discovered the wonderful wide world of "thrifting", we see shopping as a magically gratifying experience.  Thrifting is the act of shopping for clothes, furniture, housewares or various other items at second hand stores commonly referred to as thrift shops.  The excitement of investigating the isles of a local buy, sell, and/or trade store is not only finding great bargains, but also uncovering unique items you're not likely to find in any mall. The added bonus is that thrifters like me are getting good cheap stuff and being environmentalists all at once.  Buying, selling and trading used items keeps great usable stuff out of landfills.” To read this article and more, follow the PlanetGreen.com link below!

Don’t Waste Food. Every year, the United States as a whole wastes 40% of the food it produces. That means throwing out about $3000 per household every year. There are some quick tips to help you not waste food, such as plan the meals you are going to cook before you even go to the store. Buy reasonable portions. We are already a country plagued with obesity, so if you buy less, you’ll eat less and waste less. Win, win, win. When you have leftovers, save them, and eat them. You can even be creative and make a new meal with the leftover food, it doesn’t have to be a repeat meal. And finally, use your freezer to keep foods (especially meats and veggies) that you think you might not eat before they expire. This way you can get them out at a later date and use them. Following these simple steps will help save our planet and your wallet. (Good)

Plant A Tree. So we have all heard this one before. In fact, planting trees may have been one of the original green activities. However, now we bring to light the more personal beneficial reasons to plant trees. First of all, planting a tree carefully near your own home can help shade your house, from the sun and the wind. Studies show that trees can reduce your energy use by nearly 30%. Second, planting a tree near your home can increase your property value. A 2010 Forest Service study estimated that "a neighborhood tree growing along the public right-of-way added an average of $12,828 to the combined value of all houses within 100 feet.” And most importantly, planting a tree helps clean the environment, providing fresh oxygen, and also beautifies your home. (The Daily Green)

Hopefully these 5-Quick Tips will help you save some cash and save our planet. Thanks for being a positive part of this community we call Earth.

References:

Suite 101

: http://www.suite101.com/content/green-money-saving-tips-a38643

Fresh Home: http://freshome.com/2010/07/19/5-eco-friendly-home-tips-to-save-money-this-summer/

Planet Green: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/thrifting-fun.html

Good: http://www.good.is/post/the-u-s-wastes-40-percent-of-all-food-produced-per-year-how-about-we-stop-doing-that/

The Daily Green: http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/shade-trees

Get In Summer Shape!

Summer Is Here In Full Motion!

And Goodwill has tons of goods to help you keep in shape!

Check out these awesome bikes!

Come by and get your gear to stay in shape today!

Great Find At Goodwill!

Today I was rummaging through our Goodwill-West Texas store at 2200 N. First Street, and I found this awesome desk! Thought I would share!

As you can see, it has a really unique, vintage design, and is still in great condition. The drawers all open and close smoothly, and are clean. I especially like the "feet" of the desk, with their Victorian design.

And for only $14.99! This item isn't going to last long!


There are always great things to find at Goodwill!

Featured Blog: Reclaimed Riches

http://reclaimedriches.blogspot.com/

Reclaimed Riches is a blog that features clothing and household

items found in thrifty ways, or "steals" if you like. There are alot

of great finds showcased on this blog, and Goodwill West Texas

is even credited for great finds!

Check Out This Blog and Find Your Thrifty-Self Today!
http://reclaimedriches.blogspot.com/

1963 Newspaper

This week, we received a donation that will soon be relocated to one of our many wonderful stores. This donation happens to be a newspaper from 1963, entailing the assassination of President Kennedy. With photos, articles, and captions from the event, this item is definitely noteworthy!

Be sure to look at the photos below, and visit your local West Texas Goodwills for this item soon!
Click Here to find a store near you!