Store Coordinator

oneROOF Youth Services; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community youth service agency in Kitchener is looking for a Part-Time Store Coordinator to manage retail operations and implement fundraising strategies. You will work closely with youth, ensuring adherence to policies and maintaining a supportive environment. Ideal candidates have a relevant education and experience engaging at-risk populations. This part-time role offers 24 hours of work per week at a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with all forms of payment (cash, e-transfers, credit).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or vulnerable populations would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and facilitate fundraising strategies to sustain income.
• Coordinate Change4Change store operations and training.
• Ensure all policies are adhered to.

Skills

Order Picking

Inventory Control

Excellent communication skills

Transportation Management

Ability to engage and motivate youth

Education

Relevant degree in Retail Management or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Taleo

Job description

JOB TITLE: Part‑Time Store Coordinator (Change 4 Change Thrift Store)

Tentative hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (24 hrs per week)

Job Type: Part‑time Contract Position

Salary: $22.90 per hour

Reports to: Manager of Operations

To Apply: Please email

oneROOF Youth Services is a multi‑service agency for youth (12–25) experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Waterloo Region. Our services include meeting basic needs outreach street‑to‑housing support services family reconnect support mental health and addictions support services providing harm reduction supplies daytime services food hampers and emergency shelter.

Job Skills, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and facilitate fundraising strategies to sustain income through Change4Change retail sales.
• Ensure all oneROOF Youth Services policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure necessary supplies are available to fully operate Change4Change.
• Interact with Marketing / Media Staff for all social media‑related activities including advertisements, announcements and upcoming events.
• Coordinate Change4Change store / social enterprise program / workshops daily operations including training.
• Clean all incoming donations and merchandise to promote sales and seasonal events.
• Maintain a manageable amount of stock (season‑specific) ensuring items on the Youth Need List are available and accessible.
• Advance the online store sales working alongside Marketing and Media Staff.
• Track and provide a detailed daily sales report to the Fund Developer after the closing of each sales day.
• Build rapport with youth involved in either a social enterprise program or a retail business.
• Focus on ways to repurpose and create sustainability with items that are donated.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Employment assets / requirements:

• A relevant degree in Retail Management or equivalent education and extensive relevant work experience.
• Experience working with all forms of payment (cash, e‑transfers, credit).
• Extensive knowledge of social media marketing and merchandising would be beneficial.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth and/or vulnerable populations would be an asset.
• An ability to engage and motivate youth is also required along with an ability to design and adapt curriculum relevant to the development of cognitive and social skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral are required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.

Key Skills:

• Order Picking
• Transportation Management
• Inventory Control
• Forklift
• Taleo
• Military Experience
• Warehouse Experience
• Warehouse Distribution Experience
• Hi‑Lo Experience
• Reach Truck
• Logistics
• Aviation Experience

oneROOF Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

While we value every applicant's interest in oneROOF Youth Services, only those who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for the next steps.

Required Experience: IC