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Redeemer Health

Supervisor, Thrift Store

Warminster, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Supervisor oversees daily operations and back-room processing and is responsible for staff supervision in the absence of the Thrift Store Manager and Assistant Manager. The Supervisor contributes ...

Thrive

Thrift Store Manager

Louisville, KY

$20/hr

  • Medical

As our Thrift Store Manager , you won't just manage a store; you will serve the Lord, empower our ... Oversee and assist with the transit of donated items between our nearby church donation hub and the ...

Raleigh Dream Center

Thrift Store Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Principal Objective The Thrift Store Manager is responsible for conducting the daily operation of the RDC Thrift Store; communicating and interacting with customers, volunteers, and donors ...

Norwescap

Thrift Store Manager

Phillipsburg, NJ · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

We are seeking a Thrift Shop Manager to oversee all aspects of store operations, including sales, volunteer recruitment, inventory management, customer service, and community engagement. The ideal ...

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How much do thrift store assistant manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for thrift store assistant manager in the United States is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main responsibilities of a thrift store assistant manager?

A Thrift Store Assistant Manager helps oversee daily store operations, including supervising staff, assisting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring the store is organized and clean. They often handle scheduling, cash management, and help implement store policies and sales strategies. Additionally, they may be involved in training employees, handling donations, and assisting with merchandising to maximize sales and maintain a positive shopping environment.

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

To thrive as a Thrift Store Assistant Manager, you need retail management experience, inventory control skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic bookkeeping tools is typically required. Strong customer service, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help create a positive shopping environment and support the store team. These competencies are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, maximizing sales, and delivering excellent customer experiences in a dynamic retail setting.

What are some common challenges faced by a thrift store assistant manager, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge for a Thrift Store Assistant Manager is balancing the flow of donated goods with effective merchandising and inventory control. Since donations are unpredictable, it requires quick decision-making and creative display strategies to ensure the store remains organized and appealing. Additionally, managing and motivating a team that may include both paid staff and volunteers demands strong communication and leadership skills. Building strong relationships with the local community and fostering a positive team environment can help address these challenges and contribute to store success.

What is the difference between Thrift Store Assistant Manager vs Thrift Store Supervisor?

AspectThrift Store Assistant ManagerThrift Store Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesSupports store operations, manages staff, assists with sales and inventoryOversees daily store activities, supervises staff, ensures customer satisfaction
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, experience in retail or customer serviceHigh school diploma, retail experience, leadership skills
Work EnvironmentRetail store, team-oriented, fast-pacedRetail store, supervisory role, customer-focused

While both roles involve managing store operations and supervising staff, the Thrift Store Assistant Manager typically supports the store manager and handles more administrative tasks, whereas the Thrift Store Supervisor directly oversees daily activities and staff performance. Both positions require retail experience and strong customer service skills, but the Assistant Manager often has broader responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Thrift Store Assistant Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,408 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Full-Time Assistant Manager - Wyoming, MN $16.50/hr

Family Pathways

Wyoming, MN • On-site

$16.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

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Full-Time Assistant Manager - Wyoming, MN $16.50/hr
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Title: Full-Time Assistant Manager - Wyoming, MN $16.50/hr ID: 2096 Location: Wyoming, MN Department: Thrift Store
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FULL TIME - THRIFT STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER - WYOMING, MN

Are you a frequent thrifter or someone with a passion for reuse and helping the environment?  Do you want to make a real difference in your local community?  If this is you, we want you to join our thrift store family!

Family Pathways Thrift Stores is currently hiring an Assistant Manager to assist the Store Manager with the successful day-to-day operations of the thrift store and work with Sales Associates and Volunteers to help transform community donations of gently-used clothing and household goods into funding for our core social programs.  Assistant Managers provide many levels of support in our thrift stores from helping guide, train and direct store employees and volunteers to hands-on participation in all aspects of thrift store operations.  Your work translates into helping create a safety net of essential services in your community.

Who You Are

  • Proven leader with past supervisory experience
  • Dependable, creative and able to work independently
  • Attentive to detail
  • Able to overcome obstacles and problem solve
  • Flexible to work in the front of the store ringing up customer purchases and merchandising and the back of the store collecting, sorting & pricing donated goods
  • Quick learner and a team player
  • Passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives
  • Friendly, approachable and customer-focused
  • Mission-oriented

Who We Are

We have been committed to standing by the side of our neighbors since 1978. We've done this by working together with partners, individuals, businesses, organizations, and faith communities who are passionate about their communities.

Over the past four decades, we've adapted to the needs of the communities we serve in the City of Forest Lake; Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties in Minnesota and Polk County in Wisconsin.  Family Pathways' support services provides healthy food access, domestic and sexual violence prevention and victim services, supervised visitation, and services for older adults and caregivers.

What You Get in Return:

  • Starting Wage: $16.50 per hour (non-exempt)
  • Work-Life Balance: Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM to 7PM, Saturdays 9AM to 6PM and Sundays 11AM to 5PM, with rotating weekend shifts and shorter holiday hours
  • Benefits: Family Pathways offers competitive pay and exceptional benefits to our eligible employees. Benefit eligibility is based on average hours worked per week. Benefits offered include health insurance with optional HSA, dental, vision, employer-paid group term life insurance, supplemental group term life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement plans with an employer match. In addition to these benefits, Family Pathways offers full-time employees a competitive paid time off package, which includes paid holidays and floating holidays.

Family Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Family Pathways will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

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