Assistant Manager/MIT (PT), Fairfield Ave.

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Assistant Store Manager/Manager-in-Training to support daily operations, supervise staff, manage production and sales, and maintain store appearance and safety.

This part-time, 25 hours/week position includes a 12-week MIT program designed to develop leadership skills and prepare for a full-time Store Manager role, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to make a meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Ability to implement strategies to meet production and sales goals.
• Familiarity with store safety, maintenance, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support staff training and supervision as assigned
• Implement strategies to meet production and sales goals
• Assist Manager with store maintenance and appearance, ensuring safety, security, cleanliness, and utility
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Salvation Army safety/security policies
• Work with store manager to keep income and expenses within budgeted parameters
• Protect resources through product control procedures to prevent shrinkage
• Implement customer development and retention plans
• Create an enjoyable shopping experience
• Work proactively to improve The Salvation Army's image among staff and community
• Support The Salvation Army's mission statement
• Support banking and record-keeping procedures
• Document and provide information for personnel reviews and corrective actions
• Communicate with Store Manager regarding all aspects of store operations
• Handle all other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operations management

Job description

Assistant Store Manager/MIT - The Salvation Army Thrift Store

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our Adult Rehabilitation Centers and providing affordable shopping options to our neighbors.

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Status: Part-time (25 hours/week) with potential to transition to full-time (40 hours/week)

Manager-in-Training Program: 12 Weeks

Position Overview

Join our team in “Doing the Most Good” as an Assistant Store Manager/Manager-in-Training. In this support leadership role, you’ll partner with the Store Manager to help oversee daily operations, including staff supervision, production, sales, store maintenance, customer development, and banking and record-keeping procedures. This part-time Manager-in-Training opportunity is designed to build the skills and experience needed to grow into a full-time Store Manager role following the 12-week program, which offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Support staff training and supervision as assigned


• Implement strategies to meet production and sales goals


• Assist Manager with store maintenance and appearance, ensuring safety, security, cleanliness, and utility


• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Salvation Army safety/security policies


• Work with store manager to keep income and expenses within budgeted parameters


• Protect resources through product control procedures to prevent shrinkage

Customer & Community Relations

• Implement customer development and retention plans


• Create an enjoyable shopping experience


• Work proactively to improve The Salvation Army's image among staff and community


• Support The Salvation Army's mission statement

Administrative

• Support banking and record-keeping procedures


• Document and provide information for personnel reviews and corrective actions


• Communicate with Store Manager regarding all aspects of store operations


• Handle all other duties as assigned