Retail Leadership Trainee — 12-Week MIT Path

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking motivated leaders for its Manager-in-Training (MIT) program in Kansas City, MO. This 12‑week paid training prepares high‑potential individuals to advance to Store Manager I, overseeing a thrift store with annual sales up to $1M.

MIT participants gain end‑to‑end operations experience, staff recruitment and coaching, cash handling, and safety standards, with progression to leadership and mission‑driven impact within the ARC network.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store staff through training and coaching.
• Oversee donation, production, and sales workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure store appearance, safety standards, and customer experience.

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking motivated leaders for its Manager-in-Training (MIT) program in Kansas City, MO. This 12‑week paid training prepares high‑potential individuals to advance to Store Manager I, overseeing a thrift store with annual sales up to $1M.

MIT participants gain end‑to‑end operations experience, staff recruitment and coaching, cash handling, and safety standards, with progression to leadership and mission‑driven impact within the ARC network.