Assistant Store Manager
Ten Thousand Villages - Glen Ellyn is looking for an enthusiastic and creative part-time Assistant Store Manager! You will collaborate with the Store Manager in all facets of our in-store and off-site sales activities that grow our mission to provide important, fair income to artisan partners in developing countries by selling their handcrafted goods and by telling their stories. We are specifically interested in candidates who can help increase sales revenue in the context of an important and complex retail landscape.
You will be a collaborative doer, with excellent customer service skills, who can work well with volunteers, lead our social media marketing, and reinvigorate our off-site sales program.
Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn is a not-for-profit corporation and is affiliated with the Lombard Mennonite Church. You will be reporting to the Store Manager. This is a part-time role, 30 hours per week (up to 40 during holiday season).
You will support the Store Manager in carrying out the daily operations of the store, such as selling product, supervising volunteers, working in all areas of POS system, and maintaining store records. You will partner in the strategic planning of the short- and long-term goals of the store. In the absence of the Store Manager, you will take full responsibility for overseeing the daily operations.
Job Requirements:
• 2-3 years’ experience in retail, 1+ year experience in management or supervisory role
• Support and commitment to Ten Thousand Villages’ mission
• Driven, energetic and enjoy working with people
• Can oversee social media and marketing activities
• Can operate the POS system and interface with Square
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb a step ladder and be on your feet for up to 4 hours
Job Type: Part-time - 30 hours per week (40 during holiday season November, December)
Pay $16.00 per hour
Benefits: Employee discount, 6 paid holidays, paid vacation
Schedule: Flexible schedule, Weekend availability (at least two Saturdays/Sundays a month and more during peak holiday season).
