Thrift Store Manager

Job Objective: Directly supervise store clerks. Maintain orderly, clean store environment. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with The Salvation Army policies and applicable laws.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule clerks to ensure coverage instore at all times scheduled to be open
• Supervise clerks in performance of duties to ensure compliance with directives and guidelines
• Provide training for new personnel
• Bank cash receipts at end of business day. Safeguard cash at all times
• Attend monthly staff meetings for subordinate employees and keep personnel informed of new policies and directives
• Maintain good customer relations as is expected by all staff
• Order merchandise and maintain accurate inventory of goods on hand
• Report safety hazards
• Responsible for the protection of personnel, property, and building
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience: Experience in retail sales preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and employees
• Ability or apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers
• Ability to operate cash register

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does have authority to assign and check work of other employees. This position may recommend employment status changes to a supervisor, but not make disciplinary decisions and will not formally evaluate performance of other employees.

Physical Requirements: Include vision and hearing; sitting, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting; grasping, pushing, and pulling objects; reaching overhead; lifting up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: Must possess a driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved and maintain approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Pass DOT for driving truck.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical retail store environment. Full-time position will require Saturday work.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back to work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.