Store Manager in Training
About The Position
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command is hiring a Manager-in-Training (MIT) in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a 12-week paid development program combining classroom instruction, hands-on store training, and evaluated progress checkpoints. The program prepares candidates for promotion to Store Manager I through practical retail experience, leadership development, and structured performance evaluations. Progress is reviewed at 30-, 60-, and 90-day checkpoints. After successfully completing the program, participants are eligible for promotion to Store Manager I, leading a thrift store generating up to $1 million annually in sales. Training covers end-to-end store operations, including sales, production and donation flow; staff recruitment, training, supervision and coaching; cash handling, daily deposits and budget adherence; OSHA safety, store maintenance and visual merchandising; customer service, loss prevention and inventory rotation; and professional communication and reporting to Regional Management and ARC Leadership. Store Manager I duties include leading daily operations toward sales and production goals, developing staff, overseeing store workflows, maintaining store appearance and safety, managing financial controls and expenses, monitoring inventory and asset protection, and communicating with Regional Managers and ARC leadership. The role pays $16.75 per hour and is full-time, non-exempt. The Salvation Army describes its mission as preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination. Its Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide recovery, structure and purpose to people rebuilding their lives.
Requirements
- Commitment to The Salvation Army's mission and values.
- Ability to qualify under The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.
- Valid driver's license and ability to perform bank runs.
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail experience.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Strong internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the 12-week paid training program, including classroom instruction, hands-on store training and performance checkpoints.
- Learn and support store operations covering sales, production and donation flow.
- Learn recruitment, training, supervision and coaching of retail staff.
- Learn cash handling, daily deposits and budget adherence.
- Learn and apply OSHA safety standards, store maintenance and visual merchandising practices.
- Learn customer service, loss prevention and inventory rotation practices.
- Communicate and report professionally to Regional Management and ARC Leadership.
- Upon promotion to Store Manager I, lead daily retail operations to achieve sales and production goals.
- Recruit, train and develop staff while fostering a positive, mission-driven culture.
- Oversee donation, production and sales workflows for efficiency and compliance.
- Ensure store appearance, safety standards and customer experience.
- Manage financial controls, including bank runs, deposits and cash accountability.
- Monitor expenses, inventory and asset protection.
- Communicate effectively with Regional Managers and ARC leadership.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Hearing coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Employer-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional voluntary life coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal and financial resources
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match eligibility
- Paid on-the-job training
- Opportunities for career growth, training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
