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Altar'd State

Women's fashion retailer with charitable partnerships

Assistant Store Leader - Hiring and Recruiting

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Tysons, VA, USA
In Person
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3–5 years of experience in high-volume retail management, with a demonstrated track record of building high-performing, diverse teams.
  • A deep understanding of store operations and the ability to anticipate staffing needs before they affect the guest experience.
  • Ability to work a varied schedule for at least 40 hours per week, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
  • A sharp eye for the brand’s aesthetic and professional standards and the ability to embody the company culture.
  • Ability to navigate complex scheduling by aligning associate availability with peak business hours to ensure floor coverage.
  • Ability to translate staffing metrics and turnover data into actionable strategies with measurable results.
  • Ability to motivate and develop others and foster personal and professional growth through relationship building.
  • Comfort with high-stakes decision-making and providing direct, constructive feedback.
  • Ability to source, interview, and retain a passionate team in an evolving market.
Responsibilities
  • Cultivate a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs.
  • Model service standards and coach associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
  • Perform opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness and proper shutdown of daily activities.
  • Represent the brand and ensure candidates are educated on and meet appearance and professionalism standards.
  • Support training effectiveness by coaching team members, tracking completion, gathering feedback, and partnering with leadership to reinforce expectations.
  • Lead the full-cycle recruitment process to identify and attract candidates who align with the company’s mission and values.
  • Conduct professional interviews and develop standardized evaluation tools for consistent, high-quality selection.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between hiring leaders and candidates, prioritize open requisitions, and manage communication.
  • Balance associate availability with business needs to ensure appropriate staffing and maximize guest engagement and operational performance.
  • Onboard and train team members through company programs covering skills, guest experience, product knowledge, and operational excellence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Human Resources experience is a plus.

About the company

Altar’d State is a women’s fashion and lifestyle brand that blends retail with social impact. It operates both in stores and online, offering thoughtfully curated apparel and lifestyle products designed to create welcoming shopping experiences. The company differentiates itself by its core mission to give back; it has partnered with over 4,000 nonprofits to provide food, clothing, resources, education, and support to people in need, locally and globally. Its goal is to help customers feel good about what they buy by supporting meaningful causes and building community through acts of giving.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maryville, Illinois

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • September 2026 confirmed the $7 million Francesca's IP deal for Stand Out For Good.
  • Sioux Falls got Tullabee Kids expansion, showing the company still finds adjacent formats.
  • September 2026 brandmarch data shows 113 stores across 37 states, preserving national reach.

What critics are saying

  • Brandmarch logged four closures and only three openings in the last twelve months.
  • Malls like Leesburg keep shrinking traffic, pressuring a chain built on mall stores.
  • Francesca's integration can distract management and create an existential write-down if revival fails.

What makes Altar'd State unique

  • Stand Out For Good runs Altar'd State, Arula, Vow'd, Tullabee, and Tullabee Kids.
  • Altar'd State controls design, sourcing, pricing, and stores, with no wholesale channel.
  • Mission Monday and 4,000 nonprofit partnerships give the brand a sticky purpose-led identity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Discount

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