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About the Role
As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a critical role in turning donations into opportunity, supporting your team, serving your community, and building skills for career advancement. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure daily success while developing your own leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead all aspects of store operations, customer service, production, and team development.
- Step into the Store Manager role when needed, leading with professionalism and integrity.
- Execute daily, monthly, and annual operational plans to meet performance and budget goals.
- Train, coach, and develop team members, reinforcing strong service and production standards.
- Create a welcoming, mission-aligned environment for customers, donors, and staff.
- Assist with scheduling and staffing strategies to meet production and sales demands.
- Monitor donation levels and coordinate merchandise needs with the warehouse.
- Build proficiency across all areas of store operations and production.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, safety standards, loss prevention, and company procedures.
- Prepare and review store reports and actively lead and participate in team meetings and huddles.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive tasks (tagging, hanging).
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Requirements
- 1 year of retail management experience preferred.
- A reliable vehicle and valid NYS driver’s license.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership ability and sound judgment.
- A passion for service, growth, and developing people.
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Judgment
- Customer service
- Operations management
- Performance management
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of retail management experience preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19–$24 per hour
- Bonus eligibility tied to individual and store performance
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Regular reviews
- Clear opportunities to advance
- Ongoing skill development
- Leadership training
- Internal advancement opportunities
About the Company
- We are a purpose-driven organization where leadership directly supports job training, employment programs, and local community impact.
- We offer real responsibility, empowering leaders to make decisions and influence results.
- We foster a supportive culture where leaders coach, mentor, and invest in employee success.
- We provide stability with growth, offering competitive pay, regular reviews, and clear advancement opportunities.
- Our work environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and engaging.