Community Donation Manager (Operations Manager)

Savers; West Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Sick pay and vacation pay

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Annual bonus and merit increases

Employee discounts on store merchandis

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Savers is seeking a Community Donation Manager (Operations Manager) for the West Hempstead store to oversee donation-center operations and drive community partnerships. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming CDC, weighing and tracking donations, and coordinating staff to meet donor traffic.

You will lead the CDC Ambassadors, promote the Savers brand, and collaborate with partners to maximize community impact while upholding company standards and values.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall management and direction of day-to-day functions of the Community Donation Center to make Savers the donation center of choice.
• Promote Savers brand in the local community and build relationships with nonprofit partners.
• Lead and develop the CDC Ambassadors and schedule staffing to meet volumes and donor traffic.
• Ensure donations are weighed and recorded accurately and that CDC operations stay clean, safe, and welcoming.

Job description

Community Donation Manager (Operations Manager)

Retail Store ManagementWest Hempstead,NY

Job Title: Community Donation Manager (Operations Manager)

Pay Range: $22.10/hour - 26.00/hour (45 hour work week)

The Community Donation Manager position averages 45 hours per week and is a non-exempt role, during and after the formal training period.

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply

Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost

Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)

Paid Time Off

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay - Approximately 2 weeks

6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays

Up to 50% off store merchandise

Flexible spending accounts

Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Retirement Plan

A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.

Life insurance

Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan

Additional Benefits

Annual Bonus

Performance Merit Increases

Disability Insurance

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect :

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

What you’ll be working on:

Accountable for the overall management and direction of the processes associated with the day-to-day functions of the Community Donation Center to make Savers the donation center of choice. Upholds company standards, regulations, and laws throughout all donor areas of the store (inside and outside), remaining aware of donor needs and monitoring and ensuring fast, friendly, and respectful service at point of donation. Responsible for promoting brand awareness in their community and developing relationships with and inspiring local organizations to partner with Savers. Manages a team of Community Donation Center Ambassadors. The Community Donation Manager is guided by the Savers Vision and Core Values.

Donation Center Operations

• Ensures CDC is organized, clean, safe, and welcoming; ensures donation flow, storage and staging are always maintained.
• Partners with the Production Manager/Store Manager to manage donation flow from the CDC into the production room to help facilitate a manageable supply flow at all times.
• Engages with customers and donors to actively promote Savers’ brand both in the store and in the community as required.
• Ensures donations are accurately weighed by classification and accounted for.
• Plans, tracks, and measures donation goals and results.
• Uses the CDC Scheduler and Daily Planner to schedule CDC Ambassadors appropriately, ensuring coverage is aligned with expected volume and donor traffic.
• Utilizes, in accordance with Savers standards, branded sign packages and all other company approved materials that promote the Savers brand.
• Leverages Voice of the Customer Program to improve donor satisfaction.
• Performs the duties of the CDC Ambassador as required.

Leadership and Development

• Leads, directs, and supervises the work of CDC Ambassadors.
• Plans staffing needs; recruits, selects, and trains new CDC Ambassadors.
• Regularly interacts, trains, coaches, and counsels the CDC Ambassadors. Provides recognition and candid feedback. Addresses complaints and solves issues.
• Develops a culture of genuine appreciation for donors and donations at the CDC by ensuring Ambassadors are providing fast, friendly, respectful service, consistently and positively representing the store’s nonprofit partner, and demonstrating the company’s brand and values.
• Identifies and develops high potential team members for supervisory and management positions through on-the-job, guided work.
• Role models and maintains a respectful, values-driven workplace that adheres to all Savers’ Policies and Procedures.
• Functions as an active member of the management team

Donor Service