Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Today, with a budget of nearly $50 million, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc., employs more than 850 individuals, operates 27 retail stores, 11 career development sites and provides a variety of commercial services at several locations. Most importantly, Goodwill annually provides services to more than 33,000 people in need of assistance because of physical, mental or other social barriers and places approximately 2,500 into jobs giving them “Not a charity, but a chance.”
Mission
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. prepares people to secure and retain employment and build successful independent lives.
Vision
Goodwill's leadership, program innovation, and determination transform its community into one in which all individuals have the opportunity to work!
History
In 1919 Rev. John S. German and a group of prominent civic leaders incorporated the Baltimore Goodwill Industries and opened the first factory in the Fellowship Hall of the Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church. Two indigent employees were hired to stencil and fold burlap bags that would be sent out to collect reclaimable household goods that could be sold. Proceeds would pay the workers and make the operation self-sustainable. Burlap bags and the jobs they created would come to symbolize the origins of the new organization whose slogan was “Not a charity, but a chance.”
Over the next thirty years, Goodwill’s collection efforts grew dramatically. Household collection bags were supplemented by donation drives led by the Boy and Girl Scouts, and Goodwill boxes were placed throughout the metropolitan area to keep up with the growing demand for collection services. Later, Goodwill reached out to local communities with mobile donation centers staffed by Goodwill employees. These donation centers and the retail stores they supplied soon became synonymous with the name Goodwill.
In 1948, Goodwill’s commitment to helping others took a giant step forward with a vocational training program established jointly with state and federal agencies. By 1955 the program was certified as a non-public vocational training facility, among Maryland’s first, and nearly 200 people with disabilities had been prepared to join the ranks of independent citizens. At about the same time, Goodwill accepted the first of many contracts to provide industrial services to local businesses. Such contracts provided companies with top quality workers and gainful employment to individuals with severe disabilities. With the establishment of a vocational training facility and the creation of formal business relationships with local companies, Goodwill furthered its commitment to the disadvantaged of Baltimore.
While Goodwill’s focus for many years was helping people with disabilities find gainful employment, that mission expanded over recent years. Goodwill has brought its years of experience to bring in a new initiative to train and place people with barriers to employment including dislocated workers, individuals with no work training, and those receiving public assistance, all while maintaining its commitment to serve those with disabilities. Our primary objective is to help individuals with barriers to employment become self-sufficient through training and employment services.
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Manager, Office Administration - Excel Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
MANAGER, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (Bilingual Spanish/English) JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Office Administration is responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organizational eff...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
PRODUCTION SORTER 4/5 - Padonia
Timonium, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Production Sorter JOB SUMMARY: The Production Sorter prepares, sorts, tags, and hangs donations for the sales floor and assists customers while providing exceptional customer service. Employment is contingent on criminal background check. E...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
PRODUCTION SORTER 4/5 Full Time - Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Full Time Production Sorter JOB SUMMARY: The Production Sorter prepares, sorts, tags, and hangs donations for the sales floor and assists customers while providing exceptional customer service. Employment is contingent on criminal backgroun...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Sales Associate - Full-Time - Padonia
Timonium, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Sales Associate $16.00 Welcome to Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where every purchase supports our mission of empowering individuals in our community. As a Sales Associate, you'll play an important role in providing outstanding cust...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |
PRODUCTION SORTER 4/5 Part Time Padonia
Timonium, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Production Sorter $16.00 JOB SUMMARY: The Production Sorter prepares, sorts, tags, and hangs donations for the sales floor and assists customers while providing exceptional customer service. Employment is contingent on criminal background c...
22h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Baltimore, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Retail Store Manager (SM4) Base Pay Rate: 58,465.13 Compensation above base pay rate may be offered based on relevant work experience. JOB SUMMARY: The Store Manager IV is directly responsible for the operation of a Goodwill retail store in...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Sales Associate - Part time - Millersville
Millersville, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Sales Associate Part Time $16.00 Welcome to Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where every purchase supports our mission of empowering individuals in our community. As a Sales Associate, you'll play an important role in providing outsta...
22h
| Job Type | Part Time |
PRODUCTION SORTER 3 - FT - Catonsville
Catonsville, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Production Sorter $16.00 Welcome to Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where every purchase supports our mission of empowering individuals in our community. As a Production Sorter, you'll play a crucial role in our operations, meticulou...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Store Manager - Band 2 Fells Point
Baltimore, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Retail Store Manager II Base Pay Rate: $ 48,089.60 Compensation above base pay rate may be offered based on relevant work experience JOB SUMMARY: The Store Manager II is directly responsible for the operation of a Goodwill retail store in a...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |
PRODUCTION SORTER 4/5 Full Time Bel Air
Bel Air, Maryland
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
Full Time Production Sorter $16.00 Welcome to Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where every purchase supports our mission of empowering individuals in our community. As a Production Sorter, you'll play a crucial role in our operations,...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |