Date posted: August 26, 2026
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Job Title: Shift Manager (Part-Time) – Thrift Store
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Hours: 27 hours/week
Monday 10:30-6:30 | Wednesday 1:00-6:30 | Friday 1:00-6:30 | Saturday 9:30-5:30
Join our team at Community Threads Thrift Store and make a difference. We’re hiring a reliable, dedicated Shift Manager for a permanent, part-time role (not a seasonal or
summer job). You’ll help lead daily operations, support staff and volunteers, and provide great customer service.
About Us: Home of the Sparrow empowers homeless women and children with shelter, support, and resources for a brighter future. Our thrift stores fund vital programs, and every purchase supports our mission.
Key Responsibilities of the Shift Manager:
– Open/close the store; ensure safe, smooth operations
– Supervise staff and volunteers during assigned shifts
-Deliver excellent customer and donor service
– Assist with merchandising and donation processing
– Maintain clean, organized store environment
– Complete sales, deposits, and daily documentation
– Communicate with team and leadership
– Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications of the Shift Manager:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Supervisory experience required; retail experience preferred
– Strong communication and basic computer skills
– Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet
Physical Demands:
– Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching
– Ability to safely move or handle merchandise up to 50 pounds
– Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking required
Why Join Us?
– Make a direct impact in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness.
– Be part of a mission-driven team.
– Work in a positive, supportive, and purpose-filled environment.
– Opportunities for growth and leadership within a dynamic nonprofit organization.
– We offer an employee discount and paid time off.
Benefits:
– Employee discount
– Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Please email your resume and job application to humanresources@hosparrow.org