Assistant Store Manager; Salvation Army Thrift Store - Colorado Springs

Position: Assistant Store Manager (FT) The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Colorado Springs $17.00/hour

Assistant Store Manager (FT) – The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Colorado Springs

Weekly pay: $17.00/hour. Posted 2 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

About The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program for women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

About Our Retail Team

Join the dedicated Retail Team at the Salvation Army. Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community through a commitment to Do The Most Good at the Colorado Springs Thrift Store, which supports the Women’s Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem‑solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Employee

Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Monthly management incentive bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• AFLAC insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Role Overview

• Actively participate with the management team in day‑to‑day store operations.
• Assume responsibility for all daily store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist with coaching, training and development of store employees.
• Maintain excellent customer/donor community relations, resolve complaints, and deliver quick and efficient service.
• Coordinate daily morning and shift change team meetings when the Store Manager is absent.
• Supervise employees to ensure compliance with published directives and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Open and close the store, manage point of sale operations, inventory management, and ensuring ARC merchandising standards.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive store sales and increase profitability.
• Schedule store employees, coordinate change of shift meetings, and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Assist with hiring, training, and development of store team, including performance coaching.
• Communicate personnel issues and performance results with Store Manager, HR, and District Sales Manager.
• Ensure high levels of customer and donor satisfaction; develop strategies to maximize experience.
• Support back‑room processing operations and maintain daily processing goals.
• Ensure protection and security of store currency, inventory, property, and safe funds.
• Maintain building security during non‑operating hours and report any incidents immediately.
• Attend ARC monthly safety meetings in Store Manager's absence.
• May be relocated to other stores as needed.
• Complete all tasks assigned by District Sales Manager, Command Retail Directors, and Command Administration.

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours during open store hours.
• Effective communication with management, store employees, customers, and donors.
• Minimum 2 years of Retail Management/Supervisory experience (thrift preferred).
• Basic understanding of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license; able to pass MVR report (required) and show proof of insurance.
• Must pass a background check including criminal history and sex offender registry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as merchandise carts and furniture dollies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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