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Thrift Store Assistant Manager

The Salvation Army Central Territory
Joplin, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the new Assistant Store Manager.  This is a full-time, 35 to 40 hours per week position with a starting pay of $16.50 per hour.

Our store is located at 402 E 7th Street, Joplin, MO. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships. 
  2. Sort donated items. 
  3. Price donated items. 
  4. Place donated items on racks/shelves for display. 
  5. Assist in loading and unloading of the store’s truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles. 
  6. Perform clerk/cashier activities. 
  7. Promote store sales. 
  8. Assist in preparing monthly report of daily sales. 
  9. Adhere to TSA policies and procedures. 
  10. Assist Store Manager in preparing work schedule to ensure store coverage at all times scheduled to be open.  Plan and supervise all employees’ daily activities and workloads, including hours of work and timecards.  Timecards are to be totaled, signed by employees and store manager, and submitted to the Business Manager each Monday morning. 
  11. Assist Store Manager in supervising employees and volunteers in performance of duties to ensure compliance with directives/guidelines to include productivity, work ethic, attendance, and quality of work. 
  12. Bank cash receipts daily.  Safeguard cash at all times.  Prepare and submit necessary sales reports and submit promptly to the Business Manager. 
  13. Report safety hazards.  Responsible for the protection of personnel, property, and building. 
  14. Maintain confidentiality for all aspects of store operations. 
  15. Assist in maintaining attractive and appreciative window displays.  
  16. Perform store custodial duties as directed to include wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep/vacuum/mop floors, carry out trash, etc. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area.  It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open. 

Minimum Qualifications  

High school/equivalent diploma and one-year related work experience or two years’ work experience without a diplomaAbility to comprehend written job descriptions, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheetsMust be able to operate a cash register, make correct changes for items sold and be bondablePosition requires basic communication with customers and other employeesMust be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.  

Physical and Working Conditions 

Must be capable of performing the above essential dutiesCapable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truckMost 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. 

 

Qualifications:

Who are we? 
 https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
 
The Salvation Army Mission
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
 
Fair Chance Hire
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.
 
Benefits 
The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:
  • 14 days paid holidays
  • Sick, vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Pension Fund
  • Long Term Disability with buyup option
  • Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
  • Voluntary Aflac products
  • Voluntary Short-term Disability
  • Other elective benefits

Salary : $17

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