Temporary Assistant Store Manager (Santa Barbara)

Location : Montecito, CA (The Post)

Employment Type : Part-Time, Temporary (October 2025 January 2026)

Reports to : Co-founders of Spilled Milk

About Us

At Spilled Milk , we believe shopping for babies and kids should be fun, stylish, and stress-free. We curate clothing, accessories, and gifts that celebrate the joy (and chaos!) of parenting. Were opening a temporary retail store in Montecito from October 2025 through January 2026 and are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead our retail team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and support the day-to-day operations of our boutique.

What Youll Do

As an Assistant Store Manager, youll be a key leader in creating a welcoming, efficient, and family-friendly store environment. Responsibilities include :

• Supporting the Co-founders in daily operations and team leadership
• Coaching and motivating team members to meet sales and service goals
• Providing personalized customer service and styling / gift recommendations
• Overseeing store opening / closing procedures
• Managing inventory, restocking, and merchandising displays
• Training and onboarding new associates
• Helping plan and execute in-store promotions and events
• Ensuring the store remains clean, organized, and visually appealing
• Stepping into leadership when the co-founders are unavailable
• Pitch in on fun projects outside of the store floorlike social media marketing, events, and spreading the word about Spilled Milk
• Build valuable, hands-on retail and marketing experience to boost your rsum while being part of a fast-growing startup

What Were Looking For

Perks & Benefits

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short note on why youd love to join our team to shopmontecito@getspilledmilk.com.

We cant wait to meet you and welcome you into the Spilled Milk family!

At-will employment disclaimer : Employment with Spilled Milk is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

EEO statement : Spilled Milk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.