Retail Assistant Manager

Capitol Hill, 115 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Salary Range: $55,

Location:

Capitol Hill - Seattle

The Store Assistant Manager is responsible for providing support for the retail, production and material handling teams. Working in partnership with the store manager and supervisors, this individual provides leadership direction to ensure team member satisfaction and the achievement of financial goals.

• Understand operational metrics; implement plans to achieve goals
• Discuss the operations and results of the business with fluidity and knowledge
• Maximize sales through proper stock rotation, merchandising, signage, identification of e-commerce merchandise and inventory levels of new and used goods
• Assure a continuous flow of product through production support and partnership with inventory and new goods; provide the customer with an excellent assortment
• Inspire and actively engage in excellent customer service; both internal and external
• Develop strong working relationships throughout the enterprise; partner effectively
• Attract, hire, develop, inspire and retain top talent
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion; promote the talent and voices of all people
• Ensure compliance of Seattle Goodwill policies and procedures;
  People and Culture, Finance, Asset Protection, Finance, Risk and Safety, Customer Service, New Goods, Inventory and Merchandising

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Goodwill’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Partner with People Relations as needed and appropriate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalency
• Retail leadership experience of 3+ years.
• 2+ years leading a sales team in a retail or service environment
• Experience leading a team in a customer-centric, solutions‑based environment
• Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs
• Skilled understanding of budget metrics, P+L; min 1 year

• Must have valid Washington Driver’s license and proof of insurance along with good driving record.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry 20-30 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers;…