Thrift Store Assistant Manager

tsainternal; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 days paid holidays

Sick/vacation/personal days

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Fund

Long-term disability

403b

Aflac products

Short-term disability

Other elective benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a full-time role (35–40 hours) with starting pay $16.50 per hour. The position oversees daily operations, sales, cashier duties, and staff coordination to ensure store coverage and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and volunteers, handling cash, maintaining order, and promoting store sales, with an emphasis on safety, confidentiality, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High school/equivalent diploma and one-year related work experience or two years’ work experience without a diploma.
• Ability to comprehend written job descriptions, cleaning instructions and MSDS.
• Must be able to operate a cash register, make correct changes, and be bondable.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and staff to promote positive relationships.
• Sort donated items and price them for display.
• Place donated items on racks and shelves for display.
• Assist in loading/unloading the store’s truck and customers’ vehicles.
• Perform clerk/cashier duties and promote store sales.
• Assist in preparing monthly sales reports and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the new Assistant Store Manager. This is a full-time, 35 to 40 hours per week position with a starting pay of $16.50 per hour.

Our store is located at 402 E 7th Street, Joplin, MO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
2. Sort donated items.
3. Price donated items.
4. Place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
5. Assist in loading and unloading of the store’s truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles.
6. Perform clerk/cashier activities.
7. Promote store sales.
8. Assist in preparing monthly report of daily sales.
9. Adhere to TSA policies and procedures.
10. Assist Store Manager in preparing work schedule to ensure store coverage at all times scheduled to be open. Plan and supervise all employees’ daily activities and workloads, including hours of work and timecards. Timecards are to be totaled, signed by employees and store manager, and submitted to the Business Manager each Monday morning.
11. Assist Store Manager in supervising employees and volunteers in performance of duties to ensure compliance with directives/guidelines to include productivity, work ethic, attendance, and quality of work.
12. Bank cash receipts daily. Safeguard cash at all times. Prepare and submit necessary sales reports and submit promptly to the Business Manager.
13. Report safety hazards. Responsible for the protection of personnel, property, and building.
14. Maintain confidentiality for all aspects of store operations.
15. Assist in maintaining attractive and appreciative window displays.
16. Perform store custodial duties as directed to include wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep/vacuum/mop floors, carry out trash, etc. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area. It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

Minimum Qualifications

High school/equivalent diploma and one-year related work experience or two years’ work experience without a diploma. Ability to comprehend written job descriptions, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheets. Must be able to operate a cash register, make correct changes for items sold and be bondable. Position requires basic communication with customers and other employees. Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties. Capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck. Most work will be indoors. The display room is a temperature-controlled environment; however, the sorting/back room/storage area will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Who are we?

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical 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.

Fair Chance Hire

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.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:

• 14 days paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits