Assistant Manager

Teenchallenge; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada (ATCCC) is seeking a Thrift Store Assistant Manager to help run the Super Thrift store day-to-day. You will lead staff, volunteers and students, organize donations, pricing, and displays while ensuring a safe, compliant retail environment that supports addiction treatment initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a heart for service within a faith-based ministry that values mentorship and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in thrift store management or other relevant retail experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and advise staff and students as necessary.
• Discretion and patience working with at-risk individuals.
• Flexible with scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, planning, implementing, and administering thrift store operations to meet budget.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff, volunteers, and ATC students.
• Sort, price, and display products.
• Keep the store clean and organized.
• Ensure the store meets city, provincial, federal and ATC requirements.
• Assist with planning, developing and implementing the store's retail sales.
• Ensure donation storage is neat and orderly.
• Assist with social media page of the Super Thrift store.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Educate staff and enforce safety practices; support Health & Safety Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Patience

Discretion

Tools

Email & web apps

Job description

Job Description: Thrift Store Assistant Manager

Department of Functional Area: Thrift Store

Reports To: Store Manager / Or Thrift Store District Manager

About Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada

Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada (ATCCC) is a Christ-centered, non-profit ministry focused on substance abuse treatment and recovery.

Our mission is to offer a full range of addiction treatment and recovery services with compassion and excellence.

Our vision is to see addiction end, new life begin, and freedom for all through Jesus Christ.

More about the Ministry

At Adult & Teen Challenge, staffing positions are grounded in the identity of a bible-based ministry, rooted and founded on the Word of God. We expect each member of our team to actively embrace and participate in the biblical practices that guide our work and mission.

Prayer is the cornerstone of all we do, and staff are expected to pray regularly with others, joining together in faith for our ministry and those we serve. Driven by a Love for the Lost, we live out our commitment to Evangelism, reaching out in love to bring the hope of Christ to those affected by addiction. Our ministry depends entirely on the Holy Spirit, acknowledging that is what can truly change lives.

Discipleship and the Jesus factor remind us that Jesus is the Difference Maker, and every staff member is encouraged to walk closely with Him. Our work is underpinned by unwavering Faith, believing God for miracles and trusting in His power to bring transformation. These practices define our ministry and are integral to each role, shaping the heart and culture of Adult & Teen Challenge.

Understanding our Faith-Based Foundation and Commitment

This position requires a deep commitment to the Christian faith, its principles and practices. This position can expect to regularly be praying with other staff clients and supporters. Participating in regular Bible studies and discipleship. Staff should actively seek to live out what we teach our clients and apply this faith in their personal and professional lives. Alignment with the Christian doctrines outlined on the ATCCC website is essential.

Living Our Values

At ATCCC, our faith is expressed through our core values, which guide our interactions with each other and those we serve. We seek individuals who resonate with these values and are committed to upholding them in their daily work:

• Integrity: We live our lives in the open, pursuing holiness and consistently speaking the truth in love.


• Servant Leadership: We live to be the hands and feet of Jesus and are honoured to serve


• Unity: We work together as one body, celebrating each other’s unique gifts and taking ownership of the results.


• Faith: We believe God for the impossible, trusting that His ways and timing are perfect.

Thriving in Our Team Culture

At ATCCC, we value individuals who bring a positive and collaborative spirit to their work.We seek those who are:

• Humble:This means consistently putting others first and making every interaction positive and impactful, whether with a client, a donor, or a fellow


• Hungry: This describes a drive to excel in your role and a passion for continuous learning and growth. It's about taking initiative, seeking out challenges, and striving for excellence in all you do.


• Smart:... (text)

Why This Matters

Our team culture is built on collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to our mission and vision.By embodying these qualities, you'll contribute to a positive and encouraging environment where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

Position Overview

To assist with the day to day management of the Super Thrift store: organization, receiving product by donation, pricing items for retail, structuring of sales floor and managing staff.

Thrift operations play a crucial role in funding ongoing addiction programs by generating revenue that directly supports these initiatives, ensuring their sustainability and reach. Additionally, thrift stores provide valuable work experience to students in recovery, offering a structured, supportive environment where they can develop essential skills, build confidence, and regain a sense of purpose as part of their rehabilitation journey. This dual impact strengthens both the financial foundation of the programs and the personal growth of participants, fostering long-term success.

This is not a complete list of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Managers may assign other duties. The items below are examples of the types of activities performed. Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the organization, planning, development, implementation, and administration of the thrift store is run with excellence and meeting the budget requirements.


• Provide leadership and supervision to staff, volunteers, and ATC students


• Sort, price, mark, create and display products


• Ensure the store is clean, organized


• Assist the manager to ensure the store meets all city, provincial, federal and ATC accreditation requirements for retail and safety


• Assist with the planning, developing, implementing and administering the store retail sales segment


• Ensure to the storage of donations is neat and orderly


• Assist with with the request of items needed in conjunction with the store retail sales operation


• Assist with the social media page of the Super Thrift store


• Maintain a safe work environment at all times
  
  
  
  • Educate staff
  
  
  • Be consistent in ensuring safety practices are followed
  
  
  • Provide leadership and support to the Health & Safety Committee
  
  
  
  


• Participation in new personnel growth, & training

Qualifications:

• Experience in thrift store management or other relevant retail experience.


• Enthusiastic about the thrift store industry


• Maintain excellent working relationships with the all departments


• Strong organization and communication skills


• Ability to mentor and advise staff and students as necessary


• Discretion and patience working alongside at-risk individuals


• Conflict resolution experience or training an asset


• A basic working knowledge of email and web-based programs


• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to lift 20lbs


• Flexible with scheduling