Goodwill of Central Arizona Jobs: Overview

Our mission is simple - We Put People to Work.

Since 1947, Goodwill of Central Arizona has been striving to give individuals with barriers to employment the “hand up” they need to move toward a life of independence.

Today, we are a $77 million organization and in 2010 we served over 30,000 people, placing over 9,000 individuals into employment. We operate over 40 retail stores, donation centers, one clearance center, 12 Career Centers and host 36 human service programs.

We want everyone to learn that Goodwill is more than a thrift store – it is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest non profit organizations and one of Arizona’s largest recyclers. Through our retail stores we earn the necessary revenue to operate our 36 human service programs while keeping a 100 million pounds of goods out of Arizona’s landfill because we recycle, reuse and resell them.

Community donations are the catalyst for our success and through Arizona’s generosity – our programs are able to help teach individuals hard and soft job skills so they can navigate their personal challenges, such as welfare dependency, illiteracy or a physical or mental disability, and gain the experience, confidence and work readiness skills they need to find employment, become self-sufficient and strengthen their families. Not only do we help individuals prepare for work, we help them find work through our 300 community partners, Career Centers and job fairs.

So while our stores offer the best value in town – they also serve as our main fundraising mechanism that helps us revitalizes lives and communities.

By 2015, we plan to surpass $100 million in total annual revenue by focusing on strategic planning, process improvement and amazing people. That’s why we hire professionals in the top 10 percent of their field, pay competitively and offer amazing benefits designed to support a top professional.

So if you’re looking for a career with a dynamic, fast-growing organization that will allow you to succeed while serving an important mission that impacts more than 30,000 people every year, check out our current job openings!