Charity Thrift Store Manager

Also called: Donation Center Manager

Runs a thrift store that sells donated goods to fund a charity's programs.

A day in the life

You sort a mountain of donated clothes with volunteers, price furniture, schedule staff and track how much the store raised for the charity.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$47k
High
$62k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. High school diploma; retail experience.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Retail Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Resale is growing.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps price items online; sorting donations, leading volunteers and running the store stays hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Marketing CTE class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-1011.

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