Community Treasures Thrift Store Manager

Salary Range:  $19-$22/hour based on experience and qualifications 

Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in Galesburg Community Foundation’s employee health and benefits plan, including health, vision, and life insurance as well as 401(k) retirement plan. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Community Treasures is a thrift shop owned by Galesburg Community Foundation. The Thrift Store manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including staff and volunteer supervision, customer and donor relations, oversight and cash handling procedures, product management, and policy enforcement. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with occasional weekends required.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 

General Operations  

• Oversees all operations of the retail shop  

• Reconciles cash drawer at end of day, completes reports, and makes deposits; all bookkeeping functions will be responsibilities of GCF staff 

• Design and enforce policy necessary to operate shop in manner consistent with goals of Galesburg Community Foundation 

• Responsible for product management including, pricing inventory control, displays, and sales 

• Substitutes in all departments as needed 

• Other duties as assigned 

Volunteer Management 

• Recruit, retain, train, schedule, supervise, and coordinate activities of all volunteers 

• Create/maintain accurate job descriptions for each volunteer position/department 

• Evaluate capacity of volunteers in current roles and dismiss volunteers as necessary  

• Plans volunteer meetings on regular basis  

• Substitutes in all departments as needed 

• Responsible for healthy culture of workforce  

• Communicate needs of volunteers to GCF when appropriate  

Community and Donor Relations  

• Coordinates all marketing and advertising, public relations, and speaking engagements with GCF Communications Manager 

• Promotes connection of the shop to GCF goals, mission, and achievements  

• Build and maintain relationships with donors and volunteers  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• Maintain positive attitude about GCF’s goals, mission, and achievements 

• Leadership and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to foster team building and cooperation with volunteers and community 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Personal and professional integrity 

• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment 

• Maintains discretion in dealing with confidential information 

• Maintains positive rapport with volunteers and donors 

• Must be neat in personal appearance 

• Desire to have positive impact on Galesburg Community and surrounding area 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  

Associates degree or equivalent; or 1 – 3 years related business management experience. Experience or coursework specific to business administration, management, and retail is desirable. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment with frequent interruptions/  Must be proficient in Outlook Microsoft Word, Excel and POS system. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including extended hours of standing, walking, and working on your feet. There is continual moving with significant lifting, bending, walking and moving furniture and items of all sizes.