Assistant Manager - Thrift Store - Part time

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic, mission-driven Assistant Manager to help open and lead a nonprofit thrift store. The position supports the organization’s mission of serving neighbors with love and respect by generating revenue for its programs. Reporting to the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager helps manage day-to-day store operations, including sales, donated merchandise, fiscal controls, and community promotion. The role supervises paid staff and volunteers in the Manager’s absence and helps ensure a safe, organized, and customer-focused store. The position is in person and works a flexible schedule Monday through Saturday, with available hours from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There are no Sunday or late-evening shifts. Expected hours are 30–40 per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in retail operations, including at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and proven leadership ability.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple demands and priorities.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
Comfort working in a Catholic, faith-based environment.
Ability to manage the financial, marketing, IT, facilities, staff, and volunteer aspects of a small business.
Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Saturday.
Availability for day shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with point-of-sale, computerized sales, and inventory systems.
Experience leading volunteer groups.
Bilingual English-Spanish skills.
Two years of customer service experience.
Two years of retail sales experience.

Responsibilities

Handle daily store operations, including opening and closing.
Accurately report sales and other key performance metrics.
Price and display incoming merchandise, maintaining neat, clean, and attractive displays.
Supervise staff and volunteers in the Store Manager’s absence and help ensure safety.
Operate the cash register and secure money and credit card receipts.
Train volunteers and monitor their activities.
Monitor the movement and handling of merchandise to discourage theft.
Ensure policies and procedures are posted and followed.
Assist donors with unloading donated items.
Handle customer complaints and issues courteously and promptly.
Recommend improvements to support a productive working environment, high sales volume, and increased revenue.
Consult with employees and volunteers to determine the best use of donated merchandise.
Ensure donations meet resale quality standards and are handled safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.