Store Assistant Manager - Santa Monica Boutique

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee store discounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization seeks a Retail Manager for its Santa Monica Thrift Store. The role involves overseeing daily store operations, managing staff, and maintaining excellent relations with customers and the community. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of retail management experience. The position offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour and flexible scheduling, with responsibilities that include coaching employees and handling cash operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Retail Management or Supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle POS/cash register operations accurately.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations with the Store Manager.
• Manage all daily store activities in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Coach, train, and develop store employees.

Skills

Retail Management

Effective Communication

Cash Register Operations

Staff Training and Development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Organization

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program that assists men and women in completing our rehabilitation program.

About the Retail Team

Join the dedicated Retail Team at our Santa Monica Thrift Store, where we serve the community and support the ARC mission.

Employee Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee store discounts
• Great Work Perks discounts (amusement parks, museums, services and more)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health and fitness Fitbit device
• Retirement plan
• Legal advice via MetLife
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily store operations.
• Act in the Store Manager’s absence to manage all daily store activities.
• Coach, train, and develop store employees.
• Maintain excellent customer, donor, and community relations; resolve complaints promptly.
• Communicate personnel issues with Management; issue disciplinary warnings, conference reports, evaluations, and set goals with HR and district management.
• Ensure store meets ARC merchandising standards and inventory levels.
• Manage back‑room processing (BRP) and coordinate with material handlers to meet daily goals.
• Maintain adequate cash levels and safeguard cash in registers, safe, and bank deposit procedures per ARCC policy.
• Implement safety measures consistent with ARC and governmental regulations.
• Apply loss‑prevention measures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management, Retail Directors, and Command Administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years Retail Management or Supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle POS/cash register operations and transactions accurately.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.
• Background check (criminal history and sex offender registry).
• Effective communication skills with management, employees, customers, and donors.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as drawers, carts, racks, furniture dollies, platform trucks, hand trucks, and miscellaneous items.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Must perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Full‑time associates may be scheduled for any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and must remain flexible to ensure adequate coverage.

Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants regarding pay inquiries. Employees who have access to compensation information must share it only under specific conditions: formal complaints, investigations, or as required by the contractor’s legal duty. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.