Family Thrift Store Assistant Manager

FAMILY THRIFT STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER ACADEMY LOCATION Life Network Family Thrift Store (FTS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced retail professional to join our team as Assistant Manager. This role is pivotal in managing day-to-day operations with a focus on exceptional customer service, strategic leadership, and fostering a ministry driven environment within our marketplace setting.

FAMILY THRIFT STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER ACADEMY LOCATION Life Network Family Thrift Store (FTS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced retail professional to join our team as Assistant Manager. This role is pivotal in managing day-to-day operations with a focus on exceptional customer service, strategic leadership, and fostering a ministry driven environment within our marketplace setting. Additionally, this role will oversee volunteers and direct them in various areas of service to ensure smooth operations and uphold our commitment to serving the community with excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES Learn and master all facets of the thrift store industry, including key metrics tracking, sorting, pricing, and merchandising principlesDevelop effective strategies to achieve revenue and profit goalsSupervise daily operations, ensuring adherence to established routines and policies by staff and volunteersMaintain store readiness and presentation standards for an optimal customer experiencePerforms basic bookkeeping and accounting functionsManage inventory of supplies while actively controlling expensesActively work alongside staff and volunteers in production areas and sales floor, including operating the cash registerInteract positively with customers, exemplifying superior customer serviceLead stand-up meetings and prayer sessions with staff and volunteersEnsure new volunteers receive proper orientation and trainingTrain and supervise staff and volunteers on the sales floor and production areasCollaborate with the Volunteer Manager to ensure adequate staffing levelsParticipate in budget and strategic planning processesPerforms all duties and training assigned by FTS DirectorParticipation by all staff is required at Life Networks major events EXPERIENCE Minimum two years of retail supervisory experience requiredThrift store experience a plus but not required QUALIFICATIONS Strong advocate for the sanctity of life issuesPossesses strong Christian testimony with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional lifeActive commitment to a local churchA passion for the ministry of Life Network and a heart for reaching our community/world with the Gospel of Jesus ChristExceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and writtenDemonstrates a high degree of professionalism and maturitySelf-starter with a sense of urgency, highly organized and productiveAbility to multitask and prioritize assignments effectivelyDedicated to maintaining high standards and effectively training othersCapable of making rational decisions in a fast-paced retail environmentLeads with humility and as a servant leaderExemplifies a strong work ethic, committed to personal growth and learningFlexible schedule availabilityDemonstrates qualities of initiative, teamwork, and a cooperative attitudePossesses a valid Colorado Drivers License, car registration, and car insurance and meets Colorado safety standards for travel PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to stand, walk, and move about the store and production areas for extended periodsFrequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting when sorting and processing donated goodsPhysically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basisRepetitive use of hands and arms for sorting, pricing, and merchandising itemsVisual, hearing, and verbal ability sufficient to communicate with donors, customers, staff, and volunteers CLASSIFICATION Full-time for 40 hours per week. Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour. Scheduled hours are Monday through Saturday. Reports to the Thrift Store Manager. BENEFITS Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageLife insurance policyRetirement plan with employer matchAnnual bonus opportunity Life Network shall comply with appropriate federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Because of the nature of our ministry, and as our ministry is to a non-believing world, all Life Network employees are to maintain a standard of conduct compatible with the principles outlined for us in the Bible, and which our Lord Jesus Christ patterned for us while He was here on earth. Prior to completing this application, we require that you read through our foundational statements. By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understood these values and beliefs and are in full agreement.