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Welcome to the Goodwill Columbus Job Opportunities page. Before you search the posted jobs, please take a moment to review the following information on what to expect from the recruitment process.
When you apply for a specific job opportunity on this web site, you will receive a confirmation card in the mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Our Talent Acquisition Team will review the applications in order to identify those individuals whose experiences and qualifications most closely align with job specifications. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each applicant.
If you are selected to advance in our process, you will be contacted and the interview process will be explained. If we contact you about a specific job opportunity and you are interested in pursuing it, you should take the requested action promptly.
If you are not selected for the specific job opportunity in which you expressed an interest, you may still be contacted for other opportunities. Your application and/or resume will remain active for 90 days and on record for up to one year.
Employee Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation packages, Goodwill Columbus offers:
- Single and Family Medical benefits
- Vision and Dental plans
- Voluntary Life Insurance programs
- Short-term Disability packages
- Retirement planning
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Seven Paid Holidays
Opportunities for growth and development are available through internal training programs, staff in-services, external workshops and seminars.
Each employee is eligible for membership in the Central Ohio Employee Services and Recreation Association, which offers discounts to area attractions including COSI, Columbus Zoo, Kings Island, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Employment also entitles you to a comprehensive Health & Wellness program featuring classes and a state-of-the-art exercise facility.
Employees receive free membership to the Western Credit Union, as well as discounts to the Goodwill Columbus retail stores and the auto auction.
Career Ladders
Created specifically for the employees of Goodwill Columbus, Career Ladders is an employee development program designed to help our employees build a career plan and improve the skill sets that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
This program is offered at no cost to employees; however, you must complete a 90-day evaluation period and have a recommendation from your supervisor to enter the program. Once you are a part of Career Ladders, you will benefit from two tiers of programming.
Level One programming includes:
- Employee development classes
- Pre-GED courses
- Career assessment to determine skills, abilities, and aptitudes
- Clerical assessment to determine computer skills
- Service coordination to address work-related barriers, including literacy
- Financial literacy to assist with the development of financial skills
- Job seeking skills training
Once you have completed all of the Level One goals included in your career plans, you are eligible for Level Two opportunities. These are different for each person and might include training in computers, forklift operation, or retail management. For those who qualify, there may be opportunities for financial assistance towards a work-related Associate's Degree.
Workforce Development services are provided at the Battelle Career Education Center on the main campus of Goodwill Columbus located at 1331 Edgehill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212.
For hours and additional information, call 614-583-0365, email us, or fax to 614-583-0592.
