Department Manager

Housing Works • Long Island City, NY

6d • $40,000 - $46,500

About The Position

The Department Manager plays an integral role at the Processing & Distribution Center of Housing Works Thrift Shops, working closely with staff on multiple levels to ensure the enterprise as a whole is successful.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent internal/external customer service
• Knowledge of clothing brands, designers, retail stores and retail pricing.
• Ability to communicate productively and effectively.
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to manage a group of up to 5 people.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays and overtime if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and train department staff.
• Oversee and report on the daily, weekly and monthly activities of assigned department.
• On an as needed basis, reevaluate current systems and create new systems to improve efficiency and accuracy, while holding staff accountable to policies and procedures.
• Ensure that shop orders are filled accurately and on time.
• Plan directly with Senior Merchandising Manager to meet the needs of in-shop promotions and special events.
• Continuously cultivate a working, up to date knowledge of both traditional and second hand markets of apparel, accessories and footwear.
• Ensure staff in the department is motivated to achieve team goals and deliver the highest quality of results.
• Maintain an orderly, clean and productive work area.
• Attend PDC and HW, Inc. trainings.
• Direct volunteers on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
• Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED