Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary

Grow your career as an Assistant Store Manager Lead at our organization. Take on a critical role in transforming donations into opportunity, supporting your team, serving your community, and building skills that elevate your career.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Store Manager to ensure daily success while developing your leadership skills.
• Support and lead all aspects of store operations, customer service, production, and team development.
• Step confidently into the Store Manager role when needed, leading by example with professionalism and integrity.
• Execute daily, monthly, and annual operational plans to meet performance and budget goals.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while reinforcing strong service and production standards.
• Create a welcoming, mission-aligned environment for customers, donors, and staff.
• Aid in scheduling and staffing strategies to meet production and sales demands.
• Maintain donation levels and coordinate merchandise needs with the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, safety standards, loss prevention, and company procedures.
• Prepare and review store reports and actively lead and participate in team meetings and huddles.

Who You Are

• A leader who shows up, steps in, and brings out the best in others.
• A supportive, hands-on leader who enjoys being on the floor with the team.
• Calm, confident, and professional, especially under pressure.
• Skilled at coaching, accountability, and teamwork.
• Motivated by purpose and energized by serving your community.
• Aligned with our core values: Own It, Dare to Excel, Be Bold, Be Extraordinary.

What You Bring

• 1 year of retail management experience preferred.
• A reliable vehicle and valid NYS driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and sound judgment.
• A passion for service, growth, and developing people.

Career Path & Growth Opportunity

• This role is designed for leaders who want to grow.
• We believe in developing talent from within, and many of our Store Managers started exactly where you’ll begin.
• Typical Career Path: Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience across operations, people leadership, and performance management - building the skills and confidence needed for the next step in your career.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Purpose-driven work: Your leadership directly supports job training, employment programs, and local community impact.
• Real responsibility: You’re trusted to lead, make decisions, and influence results.
• Supportive culture: You’ll work with leaders who coach, mentor, and invest in your success.
• Stability with growth: Competitive pay, regular reviews, and clear opportunities to advance.
• No two days are the same: Fast-paced, hands-on work that keeps you engaged and challenged.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive tasks (tagging, hanging).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Compensation & Growth

• $20–$25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus eligibility tied to individual and store performance.
• We regularly review our pay and benefits to stay competitive and reward great performance.
• Ongoing skill development, leadership training, and internal advancement opportunities.