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eCommerce Assistant: Photographer

Goodwill Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas
United States, Missouri, Blue Springs
Jul 15, 2025
Company Overview Who we ARE: Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas has a rich, 125 years+ history. Everyone knows Goodwill for our thrift stores, but few know what Goodwill is all about. The sale of unwanted items provides funds that stay local, helping us to support thousands of job seekers with barriers to employment. We believe in the Power of Work and are committed to helping people earn and keep jobs in the community. That's why 88 of every dollar Goodwill spends goes directly into our mission, not into shareholders' pockets. Goodwill eCommerce Department is a well-organized group that is focused on selling items with a perceived higher value through online forms such as auctions and buy it now. By joining our team, you will be able to grow your online skills and achieve your goals. Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas is an equal opportunity employer. Job Summary Wage: $13.75 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm The Role in a NUTSHELL: Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you enjoy finding the hidden gems? If yes, then this is the job perfect for you. Reporting to the eCommerce Manager, the eCommerce Assistant: Photographer is an entry-level position that is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in support of Goodwill's eCommerce store. This position instills an appreciation for value and Customer Experience. What You'll DO: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Main Functions: Photographing items to post on-line, ensuring proper lighting, cleanliness and item markings and defects are shown. Maintaining the safety, cleanliness and organization of the eCommerce area to help facilitate success of enclave employees. Meeting production numbers as set by divisional management Additional Functions: Assisting with research to verify authenticity, value, age, etc. of posted items. Writing detailed, accurate, creative item descriptions to maximize visibility. Assisting in the selection of products, as needed Posting items daily to eCommerce website Categorizing items to indicate those listed, vs. those ready for shipment, to ensure accuracy by other team members. Ensuring quick but accurate placement of high-quality merchandise on-line Assisting in the packaging/shipping process as needed to meet volume requirements and maintain customer satisfaction All other duties assigned by the eCommerce Manager Work Environment This job operates in a warehouse setting. Physical Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a physical role. The employee must have the ability to communicate verbally and apply active listening skills and bend, squat, crawl, climb, reach, and stand as necessary. This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull medium weight up to 50 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked change in temperature and humidity and exposure to dust. Who You ARE: eCommerce Assistant: Photographer will be a proven leader with the following: Proficiency in Windows and Office environments Knowledge, use and ability to take high quality digital photos for online listings Strong knowledge of internet research skills High school diploma or equivalent required, retail experience helpful Outstanding research and troubleshooting abilities, including on-line research Proven exceptional writing, grammar, and spelling skills Ability to write creative descriptions to capture attention Knowledge of unusual, valuable, or collectible merchandise Familiarity with a warehousing and/or shipping environment Tolerant of long periods of time sitting in front of computer monitor