Store Assistant Manager

tsainternal; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance & Financial Benefits

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary life insurance options

Paid Time Off

Vacation days

Sick days with discretionary days

Paid holidays

Paid training

Leadership development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in West Allis, WI is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, supervise staff, and help achieve production and sales goals while delivering a positive experience for donors and customers.

This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities for leadership development, and benefits including medical and retirement options. Training is provided to build retail management and operations experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; flexible schedule.
• Basic math and computer skills with POS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising store staff and beneficiaries.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, scheduling, and payroll processes.
• Oversee donation processing, pricing, merchandising, and sales floor presentation.
• Help achieve daily production and sales goals; ensure customer service.
• Maintain store safety and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

POS systems

Payroll systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Business, Retail, or related field

Tools

POS software

Payroll software

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Location: West Allis, WI

Pay: $14-$16 per hour

Job Type: Part Time (25Hrs)

Schedule: Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits:

• Insurance & Financial Benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available
• Paid Time Off (Eligibility based on employment status)
• Vacation days
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps support programs that make a difference in the community. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, driving production and sales goals, and creating a positive experience for donors and customers.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in supervising, training, and supporting store employees and beneficiaries
• Support recruiting, interviewing, scheduling, and payroll processes
• Help oversee donation processing, pricing, merchandising, and sales floor presentation
• Monitor and support daily production and sales goalsEnsure excellent customer service and donor relations
• Maintain store safety, cleanliness, and compliance with TSA and OSHA policies
• Assist with inventory control, product rotation, and shrink reduction
• Support cash handling, register procedures, and bank deposits
• Communicate regularly with the Store Manager on operations, concerns, and opportunities
• Help ensure onboarding and training completion for new hires
• Assist in managing store expenses within budget guidelines

Training Provided

• Paid training on store operations and company procedures
• Ongoing coaching and leadership development
• Opportunity to build retail management and operations experience

Working Conditions

This role operates in a retail environment with moderate noise levels and possible exposure to dust and temperature changes. The position requires standing for extended periods and occasional travel to other locations for training or support.

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• Leadership development opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Employee Assistance Program and additional benefits

Required

• Ability to support and supervise store staff in daily operations
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Basic math and computer skills, including POS and payroll systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly (team lift up to 100 lbs)
• Valid Driver’s License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per policy
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and meet hiring requirements

Preferred

• Associate degree in Business, Retail, or related field
• Previous retail or thrift store experience
• Experience with staff supervision, scheduling, and training
• Experience with inventory control and merchandising

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.