Store Assistant Manager

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary life insurance options

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in West Allis, WI is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a part-time role (25 hours). The role supports the Store Manager, oversees daily operations, and helps drive production and sales while delivering great donor and customer experiences.

We offer a $14-$16 per hour pay, flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends and holidays, paid time off, and opportunities for training and advancement. Join a mission-driven team providing community support.

Qualifications

• Part-time role (25 hours per week) as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• 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 goals
• Ensure 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

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 goals
• Ensure 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