["Assistant Store Manager","Assistant Store Manager"]

Job Details Job Location: Champaign Store – Champaign, IL 61821Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $19.75 - $19.75 HourlyTravel Percentage: OccasionalJob Shift: AnyOur Mission Providing people with the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.Our Diversity Statement LLGI recognizes our employees' differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social‑economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities, and talent our employees bring to the workplace represent an essential part of our culture.Job Title Assistant Store ManagerDepartment Retail operationsJob Summary The Assistant Store Manager works in collaboration with the Store Manager to manage all aspects of the store operations, including collecting donations, processing donations, sales, managing staff, financial performance, and loss control activities. The person in this role conducts themselves with honesty and integrity, ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical. This position is developmental and intended to advance to a Manager role.Essential Job Duties Oversee store operations in the Store Manager's absenceDirect activities of store employees and volunteers to ensure that sales transactions and donated goods are processed and reported accuratelyCommunicate the organization's mission, vision, and values and promote diversityTrain, coach, and provide feedback to help staff strengthen and develop skillsEnsure store staff follows policies and proceduresAssist the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, documenting, and communicating staff performance and behavioral issuesDemonstrate leadership and positive role modeling for retail staffReport loss control concerns to the Store Manager in a timely mannerEffectively manage time and monitor retail staff time to ensure that work is completedAssume responsibility and accountability for the completion of job dutiesEnsure the proper maintenance and care of equipment, machinery, and facilitiesFollow general housekeeping standards and maintain a clean and organized sales floorWork in collaboration with the Store Manager in developing and managing the store's budgetAssist the Store Manager to maximize the store's financial performance and to achieve desired resultsMaintain quality control in retail operationsContribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actionsPerform bank deposits and related cash-handling dutiesFulfills safety captain duties in the absence of a designated safety captainFill in for store staff as neededTravel to locations within the LLGI territory to support the organization's needsPerform other tasks as assignedCompetencies AdaptabilityManaging ConflictStress ToleranceCommunicationTenacityUrgencyCoachingDelegatingBuilding TrustQualifications – Education, Experience, and Credentials High school diploma or equivalentTwo years of retail experience with a minimum of one year supervising othersBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and point‑of‑sale softwareValid driver's license, safe driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportationCPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employmentDSP training or ability to complete training within one year of employment for locations with service participantsMaintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel mattersAbility to utilize other software such as payroll and point of saleKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates sensitivity and ability to communicate with a diverse population, promoting diversity and inclusionInteracts with people in a manner enhancing dignity, privacy, and confidentialityHigh level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct, and ethical behaviorUnderstands and follows LLGI policies and proceduresConsistently present at work and on time on scheduled work daysEmbraces the mission, vision, and values of LLGIConveys information clearly through verbal communicationWorks independently while fostering a strong team atmospherePhysical Requirements Lift or move up to fifty pounds of clothing and housewares safely on and off retail shelving fixtures up to ten feet high, clothing racks four feet high, and z‑racks six feet highPush and pull z‑racks holding up to one hundred pieces of clothing and weighing a minimum of 150 pounds; bend and reach into gaylords five feet high to remove itemsManual dexterity to fasten and unfasten buttons, snaps, and zippers; operate cash registers and tagging gunsStand for long periods throughout the dayPerform a combination of tasks for extended periods such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects, sorting and hanging clothing, and placing housewares on shelves and racksDemonstrate visual acuity to evaluate donated items for quality; identify smells to evaluate donations for undesirable odors such as mold, must, dust, bodily fluids, and/or urineEnvironmental Conditions Work in a light industrial/warehouse environment with exposure to heat and coldExposure to allergens including dirt, dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hairOccasional travel to other stores and job sitesTools and Equipment Cash register, credit/debit card machine, barcode reader, shopping carts, shopping baskets, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z‑racks, handheld pricing machine, handheld tagging machine, pallet jacks, basic retail equipment, personal protective equipment, hand trucks, furniture dollies, 4‑wheel metal/plastic cages, material lifts, trash bin, bushel carts, trash compactor, trash dumpster, forklifts, stackers (if applicable), company vehicles.Regular Contacts LLGI StaffVolunteers/Community Service WorkersVendors/SuppliersGeneral PublicDonors/CustomersService ParticipantsBenefits and EEO Statement Land of Lincoln Goodwill is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to a pre-employment drug screen, and all positions are required to have a criminal background check. For more information on benefits, see