Manager - Thrift Store

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

The Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store which provides clothing, household goods and furniture to needy individuals and families of the District Council's 11 Conferences and, with proceeds from the sales of the remaining merchandise it receives through donations from the public, it defrays operating expenses and helps fund other programs of the District Council.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time.

• Exercises independent discretion in managing the Thrift Store employees including recruiting, hiring and training Thrift Store employees.
• Direct and supervise all personnel and volunteers, emphasizing the need for personal integrity, excellent customer relations and safety procedures.
• Evaluate individual employee performance annually, noting their pluses and minuses and suggesting approaches for possible improvement.
• Prepare work schedules and submit employee timecards to the Human Resources.
• Prepare and monitor the Store s Annual Budget.
• Monitor and record daily sales, make bank deposits and prepare reports including volunteer hours, donations and vouchers and provide to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Control merchandise pricing, displays, sales promotions, layout of the sales floor, and the rotation of stock.
• Manage all aspects of merchandise pick-up and delivery from donors and to recipients, overseeing the scheduling of trucks and personnel.
• Optimize all opportunities for profitability.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Enforce all store policies.
• Be responsible for the physical condition of the building, keeping abreast of internal/external maintenance needs and arranging for repairs or replacement after consultation with the Director of Plant Operations.
• Make certain that the store operates according to all City ordinances as well as state and federal laws.
• Administer SSVF bedding programs and St. Vincent de Paul CARES furniture and clothing vouchers.

• Comply with all applicable training requirements.
• Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission.

• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process.
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn…