Teacher Store Manager

Kids In Need Foundation (KINF)

KINF is a national nonprofit organization committed to creating equitable learning environments for underserved students and teachers across the United States. We do this by providing free classroom supplies to teachers and free school supplies to students in schools where 50% or more of the student population qualifies for National School Lunch Program services—with a focus on schools where 70% or more of students meet this criterion.

Our mission is to ensure that all pre‑K–12 students have access to the essential tools and resources they need to succeed in school. Through the distribution of supplies, support for educators, and investment in educational initiatives, we strive to make a lasting impact on students’ lives nationwide.

The Teacher Resource Center (TRC) Manager plays a vital and uniquely impactful role at Kids In Need Foundation’s Teacher Resource Center, located at our Little Canada headquarters. Unlike a traditional retail environment, the TRC exists to serve educators working in under‑resourced schools by partnering with companies to acquire donated core school supplies and classroom necessities—items that teachers may shop for at absolutely no cost to them.

The TRC maintains a welcoming retail “feel” to create an engaging and efficient experience for educators.

In addition to shopping for supplies, teachers also have access to complimentary self‑service copying and laminating, as well as a comfortable lounge area where they can relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, and connect with fellow educators. This thoughtful environment reflects our mission and requires a manager who excels in leadership, customer service, and operational management.

The ideal TRC Manager brings strong communication skills, the ability to motivate and support a team of staff and volunteers, and a problem‑solving mindset needed to navigate the needs of staff, volunteers, and teacher shoppers. This role also requires solid business acumen in inventory oversight, merchandising, budgeting, scheduling, and overall store operations. Most importantly, the successful candidate will have a heart for serving teachers and a passion for our mission—making this an exceptional opportunity for someone with a retail background and experience working with or supporting educators.

• Direct all aspects of day‑to‑day management of the TRC, evaluating the TRC in terms of support, resources, look‑and‑feel and the overall experience for the teachers who visit each day.
• Help grow relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, community organizations as well as potential and current TRC sponsors and volunteers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance teacher shopping experience, as well as to identify key needs (including product) and strategies to best serve teachers.
• Drive and own teacher experience, ensuring the highest level of service, respect and dignity to every teacher.
• Ensure the appearance of the TRC, the layout, the flow, the merchandising, etc. are conducive for the best combination of experience, efficiency and accuracy.
• Continually evaluate current inventory processes and implement solutions to monitor/track both inbound and outbound products through the TRC.
• Ensure the TRC is operating efficiently and effectively, open to teachers during the days/times that are most supportive to them.
• Continually evaluate the needs of educators and students and work with internal teams to ensure they are provided the supplies most needed; expanding the products and resources made available to them.

• Lead and support all TRC staff and volunteers as a cohesive team, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and connected to our mission.
• Create, monitor and manage TRC budget, maintaining strict controls and integrity of expenses, reimbursements and usage of KINF resources.
• Supervise and coordinate overall administrative and operational processes necessary for a high‑performing and productive team.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of KINF’s programs, internal processes, and operations as relates to the TRC.
• Complete ad hoc…