Assistant Manager-Thrift Shop-Front Royal
Job Description
Assistant Manager – Thrift Shop (Front Royal, VA)
Your leadership helps fund compassionate care in our community.
Your organization, creativity, and heart for service help turn generosity into meaningful impact.
At Blue Ridge Care, our mission is simple: delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services across hospice, serious illness care, PACE, community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families with compassion, expertise, and respect.
Our community thrift shops play a vital role in expanding access to high‑quality care by supporting our mission financially while offering a welcoming, affordable shopping experience. We are proud to foster a culture rooted in inclusion, innovation, and service—what we call “Caring for life.”
The Assistant Manager supports the daily operations of our Winchester Thrift Shop, helping ensure a positive experience for customers, volunteers, and team members while maximizing fundraising efforts for our mission.
About the Role
We’re seeking a dependable, customer‑focused Assistant Manager to support the day‑to‑day operations of our thrift shop. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Thrift Shop Manager to supervise staff and volunteers, manage inventory and merchandising, support financial processes, and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment. You’ll also assume leadership responsibilities during the manager’s absence, ensuring continuity in operations.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Store Operations & Leadership
Support and learn all aspects of thrift shop management in partnership with the Store Manager.
Assume responsibility for daily operations when the manager is absent.
Open and close the store as scheduled, ensuring appropriate staffing and operational readiness.
Supervise thrift associates, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and standards are maintained.
Customer Service & Community Engagement
Deliver exceptional customer service that reflects Blue Ridge Care’s mission and values.
Promote the thrift shop through community outreach, events, and advertising with leadership approval.
Foster a respectful, positive environment for staff, volunteers, and customers alike.
Inventory, Merchandising & Donations
Maintain accurate inventory and appropriate stock levels.
Oversee processing of incoming donations, ensuring items are sorted, cleaned, priced, and displayed.
Ensure all merchandise is accurately priced according to store policies.
Collaborate with staff to creatively merchandise clothing, wares, and specialty items.
Manage jewelry display, pricing, and organization to maximize visibility and sales.
Volunteers & Scheduling
Supervise, train, and support volunteers to ensure effective and meaningful contributions.
Assist with staff and volunteer scheduling, vacations, special events, and shift coverage.
Seek volunteer assistance respectfully while maintaining a positive working environment.
Financial & Administrative Support
Support sales tracking, revenue reconciliation, and donation processing.
Complete end‑of‑month reports and required paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate receipts for sales and donations.
Manage petty cash, ensuring daily counts and proper documentation.
Ensure daily deposits are accurate and completed timely.
Store Standards & Professional Growth
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment meeting health and safety standards.
Actively seek feedback and professional development opportunities.
Perform duties independently and reliably, supporting the overall success of the thrift shop.
Complete additional duties as needed to support operations and fundraising goals.
What You Bring
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years of retail and customer service experience required.
Computer literacy required.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle for travel within the service area.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Blue Ridge Care, caring for people begins with caring for our team. Your work in our thrift shops directly supports compassionate care across our community.
We offer:
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off & Paid Volunteer Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with Company Match
Thrift Shop Discount
Meaningful work aligned with a mission that truly matters
Blue Ridge Care is a non‑profit, equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees, volunteers, and those we serve.