About Crisis Center for South Suburbia:The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. Crisis Center for South Suburbia operates a 54-bed emergency shelter and has annual impact on the lives of more than 10,000 people. With a staff of more than 83 employees and a budget of over seven million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicago’s south suburban communities. We maintain the highest professional and personal ethical standards. We respect the diversity of the individuals we work with and serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
About the Role:
This position works closely with the Store Manager to meet sales goals, maintain accurate financial records, and uphold store standards for cleanliness, organization, and merchandising. The role also serves as a key point of contact for store volunteers, overseeing recruitment, scheduling, training, and retention to ensure consistent staffing and volunteer satisfaction.
This individual is responsible for processing donations, monitoring pricing procedures, and facilitating communication between store staff and management. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a positive and productive environment for both customers and volunteers. The Assistant Manager must be proactive in supporting store operations,
identifying improvement opportunities, and enhancing the volunteer experience. Weekly Schedule:Monday: OffTuesday: 1:30 PM - 7:30 PMWednesday: 1:30 PM - 7:30 PMThursday: 1:30 PM - 7:30 PMFriday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: Off
Store Hours:Monday: 10 AM - 7 PMTuesday: 10 AM - 7 PM Wednesday: 10 AM - 7 PM Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM Friday: 10 AM - 4 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 4 PMSunday: Closed
Essential Requirements:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with cash handling and basic financial reporting.
- Ability to supervise, train, and motivate volunteers.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Flexibility to assist with merchandising, donation processing, and other operational needs.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends (Saturday)
CCSS offers excellent benefits:403(b) with matchFlexible Time Off