The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store located in Mattoon, Illinois, is looking for a Thrift Store Assistant Manager! This position is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army. Assists Store Manager with the store staff; production and sales; store maintenance; customer development; banking and record keeping procedures. Supports Manager in all day-to-day operations of assigned thrift store.

This is a full-time, 40n hour per week position.

1300 Richmond Ave, Mattoon, Illinois

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.)

• Supports staff training and supervision as assigned.
• Participates in recruiting and interviewing staff for store as assigned.
• Participates in scheduling of staff, monitors accuracy and submits payroll for processing as assigned.
• Ensure that all TSA policies and practices concerning employee relations are complied with.
• Promptly forwards all employment related paperwork to the HR Department at the DHQ, copying the Corps Officer(s).
• Provided training, supervision and support to beneficiaries that are assigned to the store as part of their work therapy.
• Supports implementation of strategies to meet production and sales goals.
• Supervises the product acquisition (donation) processes, production (sorting, hanging, pricing and presentation) processes and sales processes.
• Supervises and is proficient in all parts of the acquisition, production, and sales processes.
• Supervises the product rotation process and is diligent in turning product over.

• Assist manager with the store maintenance and appearance of the store with regard to safety, security, cleanliness, appearance and utility.
• Ensures that the store is in compliance with all OSHA and Salvation Army safety and security policies and procedures.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience

• An associate's degree in business administration, retail sales or marketing is preferred; 2 years' experience in staff management and development or combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License. Able to drive on behalf of The Salvation Army per Salvation Army
• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management and coworkers.
• Intermediate computer skills including but not limited to the use of the Point of Sales System; the payroll program, Microsoft Office Suite and all other programs or systems that are adopted.
• Ability to give change accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds and frequently moving 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.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.