Assistant Store Manager - Spirit
Spencer's
$16.75–$17.25 per hour
1899 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701, United States
Contract
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Uninterrupted breaks
About Spencer's
Spencer's is a mall retailer.
Job description from Spencer's
Benefits include: Set-Up and Tear Down Premium Pay Programs, End of Season Premium Pay Program. All Bonus and Pay Programs subject to qualifications.
The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in the staffing, setup, merchandising, pack-up and teardown of a Seasonal Store. The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the various tasks involved in the overall operation of a store ensuring maximum sales/profitability by establishing and maintaining Guest Services, developing staff, controlling expenses, shrinkage and all aspects of merchandising and inventory control. The minimum age requirement is 18 and must have a flexible schedule. The physical demands of the job require 8+ hours of standing and walking, climbing ladders, setting up fixtures and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. Prior retail management experience is required.
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Okay
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Only some people get paid when they’re sick
Does Spencer's pay assistant store managers when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
53% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do assistant store managers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 46% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for assistant store managers at Spencer's to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for assistant store managers to get time off at Spencer's?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
60% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Spencer's managers change assistant store managers schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it for assistant store managers to take sick days at Spencer's?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Benefits
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Good
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Sick days don’t use up paid time off
At Spencer's, are assistant store managers’s sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
How we know this
73% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Good
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Most people get paid time off
Do assistant store managers get paid time off at Spencer's?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
76% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
45% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for assistant store managers to work at Spencer's?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
88% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do assistant store managers at Spencer's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do assistant store managers get enough training when they start at Spencer's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
61% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do assistant store managers get support to advance at Spencer's?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do assistant store managers think Spencer's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do assistant store managers feel well informed about how Spencer's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Spencer's employees say about their job
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Best thing
I get along with all of my coworkers, it's a fairly easy job with a good amount of responsibility and benefits. It's LGBTQ-friendly and continues to stock inclusive items.
Worst thing
It's become a lot more about numbers and making the company money just within the past few years of working there. They used to give us more free merch, and it honestly just used to be more fun. I wish everyone got paid more; while I think Spencer's pays better than some other retail companies, all of my coworkers and I live with family because we can't afford to live elsewhere.
Senior assistant manager at Spencer's, May 2025
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Best thing
I get to interact with people and be around really cool people
Worst thing
Currently not receiving enough hours so I picked up a temporary second job
Sales associate at Spencer's, April 2025
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