Store Manager Level I
Location: Cudahy, Wi
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time 40Hrs/weekly
Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits:
Insurance & Financial
· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
· Prescription drug plan
· Voluntary life insurance
· Competitive pension plan
· 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
Paid Time Off
· Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
· Paid sick days
· Personal days
· Floating holidays
· Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps support programs that make a difference in the community. We are looking for a dependable and motivated Store Manager to oversee daily store operations, lead staff, maintain production and sales goals, and create a positive shopping and donation experience for customers and donors.
What You’ll Do
• Supervise, train, and support store employees
• Manage store scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
• Oversee donation processing, pricing, merchandising, and sales floor presentation
• Monitor and communicate daily production and sales goals
• Ensure excellent customer service and donor relations
• Maintain store safety, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies
• Handle cash management, deposits, and register procedures
• Work with Regional Management to improve store operations and performance
• Support onboarding and training completion for new employees
• Help maintain inventory control and minimize product loss
Training Provided
• Paid training on store operations and procedures
• Ongoing leadership coaching and support
• Opportunity to build retail management and operations experience
Why Join Us
• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• Leadership development opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!
Qualifications
Required
• Ability to lead and supervise store staff in daily operations
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Basic math and intermediate computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
• Valid Driver’s License with ability to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per policy
• High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
• Associate degree in Business, Retail, or related field
• Previous retail management or thrift store experience
• Experience with staff supervision, scheduling, and training
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.
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
