Retail Assistant Manager - Auburn, AL; Spr

Retail Assistant Manager - Auburn, AL (Spr '26)

Job Category
: RETAIL

Requisition Number
: ASSIS
005738

• Posted :
  March 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Our retail store provides the fuel, the face, and the gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals, families and organizations in the communities we serve. But, what does that mean for you as a team member? It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself, something that helps shape the community you live in with the most basic needs of life...the

ability to have a productive livelihood. As an Assistant manager you are responsible for providing supervision and oversight for the store operations. An assistant manager supports leadership to achieve net revenue goals and implements effective scheduling techniques to maximize the staff. The assistant manager develops and trains leaders and team members and ensures company policies and procedures are followed.

Assistant
Manager
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers - Auburn, GA
Full-time

The Auburn retail store located at 2040 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830 is currently looking for a hard-working and dedicated Assistant Manager.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.’s Assistant Manager responsibilities:

• Trains develops, and coaches all team members.
• Supervises customer services including proper returns, exchanges, and sales
• Ensures staffing and schedule are managed properly, supplies are ordered and available and housekeeping is performed properly
• Supervises warehouse and receiving to ensure month-end goals are met.
• Oversees the production area to ensure donations are properly received, sorted, cleaned, and priced.
• Ensures production is properly merchandised for effective selling.
• Ensures the production and sales flow are operating effectively and employees are accountable to the processes and procedures set by the company.
• Completes task outlines, safety tests, and online training.
• Ensures all policies and procedures are executed properly.
• Maintains 24/7 responsibilities to respond to alarm codes, opening, and closing protocols.
• Opens and closes the store and manages all areas of the retail and warehouse operations, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.

You will be hired as an Assistant Manager, however, you will be cross-trained and expected to learn and work in all areas of the retail operation.

A full-time position averages 30-40 hours per week. Hours will fluctuate based on business needs (i.e., seasonal changes, donation volumes, etc.) Operating days will fluctuate based on store location. The Assistant Manager must be available to work any shift Monday through Sunday.

Requirements
:

• Associate degree with two years of management experience. Three years of management experience, instead of a degree.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior experience working in a retail or customer service-related environment.
• Warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Valid Driver's License.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid at an hourly rate.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• 401k with a company match

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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