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American Place

Beverage Manager

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$60K - $97K/yr

At American Place Casino, every moment is crafted to delight, every opportunity is a pathway to success. Who WE are looking for: The Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all beverage ...

Deborah's Place

Audrey Thomas Case Manager

Chicago, IL

$20.75 - $26.75/hr

Provide case management services including intakes, assessments, service planning, documentation ... Apply the Deborah's Place service model in individualized work with tenants. Record Keeping and ...

Deborah's Place

Audrey Thomas Case Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$48K - $50K/yr

Provide case management services including intakes, assessments, service planning, documentation ... Apply the Deborah's Place service model in individualized work with tenants. Record Keeping and ...

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How much do place manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for place manager in Chicago, IL is $63,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,300.00 and $71,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a place manager?

Place managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the use, development, and maintenance of specific locations such as shopping centers, public spaces, or neighborhoods. Their role involves coordinating activities, ensuring safety, managing facilities, and fostering positive experiences for visitors and businesses. Place managers often work with local governments, community groups, and private stakeholders to enhance the appeal and functionality of their designated area. They play a key role in urban regeneration, community engagement, and strategic planning to improve the social, economic, and environmental aspects of a place.

How does a place manager typically collaborate with local stakeholders to enhance community spaces?

Place Managers often work closely with local businesses, residents, government agencies, and community organizations to identify needs, coordinate events, and implement improvements in public spaces. This collaboration involves regular meetings, gathering feedback, and building partnerships to ensure that initiatives align with community goals. Effective communication and relationship-building are key skills, as Place Managers must balance diverse interests and foster a sense of shared ownership over the development and maintenance of the area.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a place manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Place Manager, you need expertise in urban planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in regeneration or property management. Familiarity with GIS software, CRM systems, and local government regulations is typically required. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help build consensus and manage diverse interests. These competencies are crucial for creating vibrant, functional spaces and ensuring successful outcomes for communities and stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Place Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,200 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Assistant Manager - Washington Place

Athleta

Naperville, IL

$18.80 - $25.40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

About Athleta

For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.

About the role

As an Assistant Manager, you set the tone for the store and the team and help bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for driving profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store including; customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. You are responsible for supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. Through collaboration with your General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to Leads, Experts and Brand Associates to cultivate a high performing team to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers.

What you'll do
  • Support strategies and processes to drive store sales and deliver results through a customer centric mindset.
  • Recruit, hire and develop highly productive Brand Associate and Expert teams.
  • Own assigned area of responsibility.
  • Implement action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.
  • Perform Service Leader duties.
  • Ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures.
  • Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape.
  • Promote community involvement.
  • Leverage omni-channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
  • Ensure all compliance standards are met.
Who you are
  • A current or former retail employee with 1-3 years of retail management experience.
  • A high school graduate or equivalent.
  • A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
  • Passionate about retail and thrive in a fastpaced environment.
  • Driven by metrics to deliver results to meet business goals.
  • Determined to effectively lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring.
  • Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
  • Able to utilize retail technology. • Able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Hourly Range: $18.80 - $25.40
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Athleta
  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
  • See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

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