Manager in Training

Manager in Training (MIT) Location: Indianapolis, IN Pay: $20-24 per hour Job Type: Full‑time Schedule: Flexible schedule required including evenings, weekends, and holidays Benefits for full‑time employees working 30+ hours per week: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage Employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance Employer‑paid basic long‑term disability coverage Optional voluntary life, short‑term disability, and enhanced long‑term disability coverage Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement savings plan Employer‑funded pension plan for eligible employees About The Role The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a structured leadership development program designed to prepare candidates for a Store Manager position. During this approximately 12-week program, you will gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of store operations, leadership, and performance management. This role is ideal for individuals who are motivated to grow into a leadership position and are eager to learn how to run a successful retail operation. What You’ll Do Leadership & Staff Management Support recruiting, training, and supervising store staff Learn scheduling, payroll review, and employee relations practices Provide coaching and support to team members and program participants Store Operations Learn donation intake, product sorting, pricing, and merchandising Support strategies to meet production and sales goals Assist with maintaining store appearance, safety, and compliance standards Customer Experience Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive shopping environment Support customer engagement and retention efforts Model positive interactions for store staff Financial Management Learn cash handling procedures and daily deposit processes Support inventory tracking and loss prevention practices Assist with maintaining store operations within budget Communication & Reporting Review daily sales and production metrics Communicate with store leadership and regional partners Support reporting and operational updates Training Provided Structured 12-week training program with hands‑on experience Development in store leadership, operations, and financial management Regular progress reviews and feedback checkpoints Opportunity for promotion to Store Manager upon successful completion and business need Why Join Us Clear path to Store Manager role Hands‑on leadership development Mission‑driven work supporting community programs Supportive and team‑oriented environment #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division