Top 161 Assistant store manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, Ca

Assistant Retail Manager - Nature Store
Mountain Parks Foundation —Felton, CA
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Store Manager - Lucky- Santa Clara county
The Save Mart Companies —San Jose, CA
- $77,091 - $101,182 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Retail Assistant Manager
Fjällräven North America —San Jose, CA
- $24 an hour
- Online Application
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Manager
Panda Restaurant Group —Santa Cruz, CA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Customer Service & E-Commerce Associate Team Leader (Customer Service, In-Store Shopper Assistant Department Manager)
Whole Foods Market —Capitola, CA
- $21.55 - $35.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Assistant Manager
World Market —Santa Cruz, CA
- $21.90 - $25.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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4d
Shift Lead
Walgreens —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Maintenance
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Assistant Store Manager
Outdoor Supply Hardware —Capitola, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Urban Outfitters Visual Merchandising Manager
Urban Outfitters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $27.00 - $27.54 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1
BoxLunch & Hot Topic —Capitola, CA
- $17.40 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
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Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time
Big 5 Sporting Goods —Capitola, CA
- $17.20 - $17.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Assistant Manager, Merchandising
Gap —Santa Cruz, CA
- $18.80 - $25.40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
Assistant Manager, Operations | Los Gatos
Lululemon —Los Gatos, CA
- $27.31 - $46.19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Whole Foods Market —Capitola, CA
- $21.55 - $35.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory control
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time
Big 5 Sporting Goods —Capitola, CA
- $18.60 - $19.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Assistant Store Manager - Spirit
Spirit Halloween —Capitola, CA
- $18.90 - $19.15 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid sick time
Store Manager
MINISO USA —San Jose, CA
- $19 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Assistant Store Manager
MINISO USA —San Jose, CA
- $18.45 - $25.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
10d
Assistant Manager, Campus Locations
Verve Coffee Roasters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Manager
Old Navy —San Jose, CA
- $29.20 - $39.40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Employee stock purchase plan

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Assistant Retail Manager - Nature Store

Mountain Parks Foundation
Felton, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$28 - $32 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Retail sales transactions
Customer communication
Teamwork
Volunteer management
Merchandising
Processing cash transactions
Organizational skills
Volunteer coordination
POS systems
Retail management

Full Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION

Title: Assistant Retail Manager — Nature Store (Future Retail Operations Leadership Track)
Classification: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt
Reports To: Retail Operations Manager

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Mountain Parks Foundation (MPF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with the redwood forests of Big Basin and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks through education, visitor engagement, and stewardship.

MPF serves approximately 2 million park visitors annually through educational initiatives, interpretive programming, and visitor services, including the Nature Store at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

The Nature Store plays an important role in supporting MPF’s mission by generating revenue that helps fund education, visitor engagement, and park programs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Retail Manager supports the daily operations of the Nature Store and plays a key role in ensuring a high-quality visitor experience, strong retail performance, and smooth operational continuity.

Working closely with the Retail Operations Manager, this position helps oversee store operations, volunteer coordination, inventory support, merchandising execution, and point-of-sale operations.

This is a hands-on, operational role in a high-traffic retail environment where volunteers form the majority of frontline staffing. The Assistant Retail Manager provides day-to-day leadership support, ensures consistency in service and operations, and helps maintain a welcoming, mission-aligned visitor experience.

Mountain Parks Foundation anticipates that our current Retail Operations Manager will retire within approximately 18–24 months. While advancement opportunities depend on organizational needs and individual performance, we are seeking someone who is excited to learn every aspect of our retail operation and who may have the opportunity to assume increased leadership responsibilities over time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Retail Operations Support

Support daily Nature Store operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and welcoming visitor service
Assist with opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and daily operational readiness
Operate and troubleshoot point-of-sale (POS) system as needed
Support inventory purchasing, receiving, stocking, and tagging execution
Maintain organized, clean, safe, and visually appealing store environment

Volunteer Coordination & Frontline Support

Help recruit, train, schedule, and support Nature Store volunteers
Provide on-the-floor guidance and support to volunteers during shifts
Ensure volunteers are prepared, confident, and supported in customer service roles
Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven volunteer culture
Serve as primary onsite lead in absence of Retail Operations Manager

Customer Experience & Visitor Engagement

Deliver high-quality customer service and ensure consistent visitor experience standards
Respond to visitor questions and support resolution of issues as needed
Model strong interpretive and mission-aligned communication with park visitors
Support educational and mission-driven messaging in store environment

Inventory & Merchandising Support

Assist with inventory tracking, stocking, and product display maintenance
Support seasonal merchandising changes and product resets
Assist in receiving and organizing incoming merchandise shipments
Help maintain accurate and organized inventory storage systems

Administrative & Operational Support

Support daily financial processes including cash reconciliation and reporting support
Assist with vendor communications and product tracking as assigned
Support retail reporting, documentation, and operational tracking as needed
Contribute to process improvement and operational consistency

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Retail, customer service, hospitality, or visitor services experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with volunteers and diverse public audiences
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to handle cash, POS system, and basic operational procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Reliable, calm, and professional in a busy public-facing environment

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit, museum, park, or mission-driven retail environments
Experience supervising volunteers or staff
Familiarity with inventory or merchandising systems
Interest in natural history, conservation, parks, or environmental education

WORK ENVIRONMENT

High-traffic retail environment in a state park setting
Frequent interaction with visitors, volunteers, and staff
Standing for extended periods required
Ability to lift and move merchandise and boxes up to 30 pounds, including overhead
Ability to operate tagging needle (repetitive squeezing)
Weekend, holiday, and seasonal schedule flexibility required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Mountain Parks Foundation offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for this full-time, non-exempt position, including:

Hourly wage: $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
401(k) employer contribution: 8.3% of salary
Paid time off: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Employee wellness stipend: $1,000 per month (taxable benefit)

This position also offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting visitor engagement, education, and stewardship in our redwood state parks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys retail management, merchandising, inventory systems, volunteer leadership, and working in one of California's most beautiful state park settings.

Applications will be reviewed beginning July 6 and will continue until the position is filled.

Mountain Parks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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