Overview
General Manager, Lethbridge Thrift Shop Jobs in Lethbridge, AB at Mennonite Central Committee
Full job description
Canada, Alberta, Lethbridge
Applications due: 08 May, 2024
Job Synopsis
The Thrift Shop General Manager has overall responsibility for the day-today operation of the Thrift Shop, (retail and warehouse) and will oversee the supervision of all Thrift Shop staff and volunteers daily. This is a hands-on management position, and the Manager must be prepared to fill in as required at every level of the Shop retail and warehouse operations. The Thrift Shop Manager reports and is accountable to the MCCA Director of Social Enterprise.
Job Details
Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Self-motivation and willingness to take initiative.
Experience working with a Board, and willingness to work as a team with staff, and volunteers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with a variety of people, friendly, outgoing, and appreciative of Volunteers.
Leadership and management skills.
Retail experience required.
Firm commitment to accountability.
Experience in strategic planning
Key Responsibilties
Ensure that the Thrift Shop is open and staffed adequately to ensure customer service.
Supervise staff and ensure that volunteers and staff are trained in procedures for: cash register operation, bank deposits, store opening and closing, sorting, and pricing of goods, visual merchandising, and safety and security.
Responsible for the process of hiring staff with assistance from MCCA Directors of Human Resources and Social Enterprise.
Address customer, staff, and volunteer concerns.
Arrange special workdays as needed for cleaning, sorting, and culling.
Ensure the Security and Fire alarms are operational and checked on an annual basis.
Communicate with the Thrift Council, and MCC Alberta regarding MCC Shop maintenance, security, and safety procedures and related issues, and respond accordingly.
Encourage input and suggestions from staff and volunteers, make effective use of their knowledge and experience.
Conduct annual performance reviews of Staff and approve vacation, and other leave as required.
Present regular budget/operational/financial reports and updates as required by the Director Social Enterprise and Thrift Council meetings.
Together with the Director Social Enterprise, prepare an operational budget with input from the Treasurer for MCCA and Thrift Council approval on annual basis.
Monitor sales and costs as related to the approved annual budget.
Attend monthly Lethbridge Thrift Council meetings, MCCA Thrift Shop Managers’ meetings and conferences, and other events as required.
Represent the Lethbridge Thrift Shop in various constituent Churches, and the media when opportunities arise sharing the Thrift Shop mission in Lethbridge.
Seek and nurture partnerships with community agencies whose mandate and mission reflect those of MCC.
Marketing:
Participate in all MCCA and MCC Canada marketing and promotional activities and campaigns.
Create a marketing plan for the Lethbridge Shop.
update the MCC Lethbridge Thrift website, ensuring the con…
Title: General Manager, Lethbridge Thrift Shop
Company: Mennonite Central Committee
Location: Lethbridge, AB
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