Assistant Manager at Hobby Lobby, Bay Shore NY

Neolife Updates; Bay Shore (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Employee discount

Life and long term disability ins.

Holiday pay

Job summary

Hobby Lobby is seeking an organized, customer service-oriented individual for the Assistant Manager position at its Bay Shore, NY store. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a leading arts and crafts chain.

You will be integral in managing operations and providing exceptional customer service. Typical shifts are 40–48 hours weekly, with pay starting between $20.15 and $21.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good with merchandise displays.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• A genuine desire to learn.
• Trustworthy and dependable work ethic.
• Previous work references required.
• Some prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations and deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure a hands-on role in running day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate scheduling and manage team dynamics.

Skills

Customer service skills

Merchandise displays

Basic computer proficiency

Desire to learn

Dependable work ethic

Management experience

Job description

Hobby Lobby is seeking organized, customer service-oriented individuals with leadership potential to join its Bay Shore, NY store as an Assistant Manager. This is an hourly store management role with a full-time schedule, competitive starting pay, and a clear path for career growth within one of America's fastest-growing arts and crafts chains.

What the Assistant Manager Role Involves

Hobby Lobby carries a full range of art and craft supplies, a large home accent department, seasonal merchandise of all varieties, plus fabric and floral departments. As an hourly store management team member, you will take a hands‑on role in keeping operations running smoothly while delivering exceptional service.

Schedule & Compensation

Expect a full‑time schedule of 40–48 hours per week. Typical shifts run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with closing duties two nights per week and working every other Saturday. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and the store is closed on Sundays. Starting pay ranges from $20.15 to $21.15 per hour.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good with merchandise displays
• Basic computer proficiency
• A genuine desire to learn
• Trustworthy and dependable work ethic
• Previous work references required
• Some prior management experience preferred

Benefits Package

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid vacation
• Sick / Personal Pay (SPP)
• Employee discount
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Holiday pay

Application Tips Specific to This Role

Art/Creative Focus: Highlight any experience with visual merchandising, planograms, or crafting. If you have a portfolio of display work—even informal photos—bring it to your interview to demonstrate your design sensibility.

Management Skills: Emphasize situations where you coached team members, handled scheduling, or resolved inventory challenges. Familiarity with retail POS systems and basic spreadsheet tools will set you apart.

Customer Service Excellence: Prepare concrete examples of how you turned a frustrated shopper into a loyal one. Specialty retail thrives on repeat foot traffic, so relationship‑building matters.

Where to Find Similar Opportunities: If you want to benchmark comparable roles, check LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor under titles like Retail Shift Supervisor or Department Manager within the craft and specialty retail sector.

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process, call [phone]. This role was posted on September 14, 2026, and the application deadline is November 14, 2026.