Thrift Store Manager

The Salvation Army • Chambersburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Thrift Store Manager for its Chambersburg location. This role is responsible for the daily supervision, scheduling of staff, and overall operation of the Thrift Store. The manager will oversee the processing of donations, including sorting, pricing, tagging, selecting, and shelving merchandise, as well as operating the cash register. This position is also responsible for making bank deposits, completing required reporting, and maintaining an organized, neat, and clean store environment. The role involves assisting in all aspects of The Salvation Army's mission and ministry within the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior retail and supervisory experience
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Bilingual encouraged
• Must treat all people with compassion and respect
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Basic HS-level math/accounting skills and familiarity working with cash receipts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and appropriate intervention skills with the Salvation Army required
• Must be able to keep information in a confidential and secure fashion
• Must be a self starter who can work in an environment with multiple changing work priorities
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and supervision of daily operations of the Chambersburg Thrift Store.
• Prepare merchandise for sale, including supervision of item sorting and selection.
• Establish and supervise pricing and tagging items for sale.
• Supervise the presentation and display of merchandise, helping to create an attractive shopping environment.
• Work with corps officers and facilities outreach manager to develop pricing policies and recommend strategies for sales promotions to maximize sales.
• Ensure the store is clean, which includes cleaning, vacuuming, mopping floors, dusting shelves, washing windows, etc.
• Recruit volunteers and process any paperwork involved with the Operations Manager.
• Train and develop staff and volunteers.
• Supervise employees and handle annual review process.
• Schedule store volunteers during operational hours for receiving donations.
• Make sure a qualified person is always present to answer questions, operate the cash register and handle funds.
• Maintain records of daily sales and monthly totals.
• Work with the bookkeeper to ensure all store reporting is completed in a timely manner.
• Work with the bookkeeper to ensure all funds are deposited in a timely manner.
• Develop and practice customer-friendly policies to ensure good customer relations.
• Follow the Thrift Store Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Assist with any other projects or covering responsibilities withing other departments, as assigned by the Corps Officers or Thrift Store Manager.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• A job with a good purpose!

What This Job Offers

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