What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Store Manager position at Jericho Road Ministries?
Job Summary:
The Thrift Store Manager works under the direct supervision of the VP of Thrift. This individual must be a born-again Christian of proven testimony and evidence of spiritual growth including: leadership, discipleship, maturity, discernment, patience, objectivity, and stewardship effectiveness. This person must be able to share his or her testimony with program residents. This individual will be able to understand revenue and expenditure reports being generated at the store and demonstrate the ability to meet financial and other management goals on a consistent basis adhering to outlined policies and procedures associated with this job. Will demonstrate the ability to oversee the productions and pricing of merchandise, while managing inventory for maximum return on product, supervising and training all store personnel including new employees. This individual will be responsible for store safety and assuring a high level of customer and donor service.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Christian Commitment:
Must exemplify and model Christian behaviors and values and possess high levels of ethics, honesty, and character. Must be able to share with business associates, customers, staff, and residents his or her experience of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of 2 years college or 2 years retail management experience
At least 1 year of supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Excellent interpersonal, creative problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to read and follow maps.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervisory responsibilities include the supervision of staff (this includes volunteers), residents, and community service workers in accordance with Jericho’s policies and procedures, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. This may include interviewing, orienting and training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include orientation and coaching of residents in order that they attain employee and retail skills, advising Shelter administration of progress or difficulties. As a supervisor, employee will also be required to form effective working relationships with other supervisors, subordinates, ministry staff and the public. Supervisors will be expected to demonstrate aptitude for both personal and professional development as related to future goals and needs of the Jericho Thrift Store and its contribution to the overall ministry of Jericho Road Ministries, Inc.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate, reach with hands and arms, lift, and to speak and listen. Occasionally this position may be required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle; a valid Florida driver license is a necessity.
Benefits:
Paid time off for all full-time employees
Paid time off for ministry recognized public holidays for all full-time employees
Employee Merchandise Discounts
