Job Details

Valley Charities (turn A leaf Thrift Store)

Store Manager Job Description

NEW LOCATION – MEADOW LAKES STORE

Valley Charities Inc is a locally owned non-profit organization serving the residents of Mat Su Valley with various programs since 1956. One such program is our turn-A-leaf Thrift Store. This is a secondhand retail store that receives and processes donated items for re-sale.

We are opening a New Store.  This position will be responsible for roll out and set up of this new store.

Valley Charities supports our community with a variety of programs and look for employees who are like minded and enjoy helping others by using their experience to enhance the operation on our Thrift Store.

Experience: Five years of retail experience preferred, with a minimum of 2 years` experience supervising or managing between 2 and 10 staff members.

Scope of Work: 

This position will perform a variety of tasks, applying management skills and their abilities to ensure a productive flow of merchandise sold at our thrift store. This position requires leadership skills and will represent our company and themselves as a positive manner to customers and as a role model to staff.

The Store Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

Essential Job Functions: Typical work activities will vary but may include:

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure that daily business operations run smoothly.
• Acting as a link between senior management, staff & volunteers in order to achieve a common objective.
• Supervising the daily work and delegating responsibilities. 
• Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner, remain positive and respectful even in difficult situations, Projects a positive, compassionate image at all times
• Provide training for staff and volunteers. Coaches, develops, and inspires staff members
• Actively pricing and arranging merchandise for display within the designated areas.
• Performing all duties and responsibilities of a cashier.
• Actively working a productive merchandise rotation from backroom shelves.
• Graciously accepting incoming donations; prepare and give tax receipt per request.
• Able to cope with change and ability to shift direction when needed
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with good listening skills.
• Develop an exceptional familiarity with Valley Charities Inc, turn-A-leaf and our place in the community
• Acts as an Ambassador for Valley Charities Inc.

Work Conditions:

• Work environment may have moderate to high activity and moderate stress
• Store Manager may find themselves pulled in several directions at one time, requiring setting priorities
• Work environment may require being on foot for up to 8 hours per day.
• Work environment requires bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Work environment will require outside work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Solid work history demonstrating productivity and reliability.
• Must Be able to work independently and efficiently in all areas of store operations.
• Must have a minimum of two years as retail manager or supervisor
• Must have the ability to advise and delegate for a minimum of five staff or volunteers.                 
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work. 
• Must possess the ability to work well with a variety of customers and staff.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a period of time
• Must have a valid Alaska driver`s license and clean driving record.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• The ability to use technology. Prior experience with cash registers, making change
• Experience balancing cash drawers, reconcile daily sales
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds

Education| Training Minimums:

• High School or GED Graduate required.
• College Degree or additional trainings are valued.
• Relevant retail work experience required with progressive management responsibilities
• Basic computer skills, email (Outlook and Calendar, scheduling), Word, Excel
• POS experience required

Full Time position with Benefits

PTO, Paid Holidays, Dental and Vision Coverage

EAP Wellness Program

Wage $18.00 DOE