Store Manager

As Store Manager of The Golden Shoestring, you’ll play a central role in sustaining a beloved community institution with over 75 years of impact. This is an opportunity to combine retail leadership with meaningful nonprofit work that embraces sustainable fashion and helps to fund scholarships and grants that directly benefit Westchester families. The Golden Shoestring has won Best of Westchester Thrift Store for two straight years in a row. 

Store Manager – The Golden Shoestring (Nonprofit Thrift Shop)

January 2026 start date

Are you ready to bring your retail management experience to a mission driven community institution?

Does a part time (25+ hours a week) job that makes a difference sound good to you?

If you answered yes to these questions The Golden Shoestring (GSS) a women-led, nonprofit thrift store established in 1947 by the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound (JLWOS) is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily operations, lead staff and volunteers, and drive continued success. 

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate staff of 5; time tracking, payroll, and scheduling; includes Saturdays and occasional evenings.
  
  
• Maintain a welcoming store environment, optimize sales, monitor trends, represent GSS in the community, and assist on the floor as needed.
  
  
• Oversee budgeting, POS operations, cash handling, reporting, and purchasing; analyze sales and merchandising; collaborate with the Treasurer and GSS Committee on financial planning.
  
  
• Ensure attractive store layout, pricing, and promotions; manage donation intake; oversee jewelry pricing and resale; plan promotional and fundraising events.
  
  
• Community Engagement – Recruit and orient 10+ volunteers, support marketing and social media, collaborate with the GSS Committee on events and initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience (retail or nonprofit preferred)
  
• Strong sales and customer service background
  
• Experience managing staff and volunteers
  
• Organized, proactive, and community-minded with excellent communication skills
  
• Tech savvy and adaptable to new technologies. Proficient in email newsletters and social media
• Proficiency with POS systems
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work some evenings/weekends
  
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
  
  

Position Details

• Reports to: JLWOS Board designee
  
• Schedule: Minimum 25 hours/week, incl. Saturdays and occasional evening events
  
• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, aligned to nonprofit market ranges
  
• Performance Review: Annual review by JLWOS leadership