Part-time Nearly New Shop Assistant Manager
Description
The Assistant Manager Supports the Shop Manager in overseeing everyday operations, leading and developing volunteers and delivering exceptional Customer Service. This individual is a key leader who supervises incoming consignments and donations and helps ensure that operations are efficient and consistent and follow current policies and procedures. This is a part-time position, up to 15 hours per week and paid hourly.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Shop Manager with daily intake, retail operations and shop appearance.
Manage the shop when the Shop Manager is unavailable.
Open and close the shop on assigned coverage days.
Lead, motivate, coach and develop new volunteers.
Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers.
Monitor intake, create consignor accounts and maintain accurate inventories of those accounts.
Manage the overall workflow of the shop and carry out directives given by the Shop Manager.
Discuss with the Shop Manager when any decisions must be made that have financial impact.
Provide outstanding customer and consignor customer service.
Resolve customer and/or consignor concerns professionally.
Complete administrative and operation tasks, as assigned.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead.
Inventory and merchandising.
Location
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Old Lyme
Qualifications
Required Experience and Skills:
Basic computer and Point-of-sale (POS) system and Microsoft Office usage. Advanced computer and technical skills required.
Work Requirements:
Ability to perform opening and closing responsibilities.
Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including Saturdays and holidays.
Qualifications:
Must agree to a background check and required Safe Church Training.
Application instructions
Interested individuals should forward a cover letter and resume to nearlynew@saintannsoldlyme.org.
Accepting Applications until October 30, 2026