Divisional Thrift Store Director (6387)

The Salvation Army; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a manager for Thrift Stores in Oklahoma City. This role involves overseeing the reconditioning of donated materials, managing staff, and ensuring operational compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in retail management.

The successful applicant will be responsible for budget management, training staff, and engaging in public relations to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in retail management or Thrift Store operations.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage Thrift Store operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure compliance with performance standards and budget management.
• Conduct public relations activities to promote The Salvation Army.

Skills

Retail management

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Details

Location: AOK-Divisional HQ - Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Category: Store

Job Summary

Manages and directs Thrift Stores in its work of reconditioning donated materials and merchandise into saleable form. Provides supervision and control of collecting and transporting donated materials, segregating, classifying, storing and dispensing of such materials and pricing. Provides maintenance of facilities and equipment and satisfies the transportation requirements of the organization.

Thrift Store Operations (60%)

• Plans, schedules, supervises, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the work performed by Thrift Store supervisors and their staff; trains and instructs staff in the proper methods and procedures for performing work; inspects work in progress and upon completion in order to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes hiring and firing recommendations, conducts performance evaluations of supervisory personnel.
• Receives, segregates, classifies, prices, stores or otherwise disposes of material received from contributors.
• Supervises all transportation operations including pick‑up of material, delivery to stores, transportation between stores, and all special transportation requirements.
• Services and otherwise maintains transportation equipment; maintains all equipment, either directly with maintenance staff available, or through regular commercial facilities; makes alterations to premises as authorized by the Officer(s)-In-Charge.
• Receives salvage and scrap material; sorts and classifies the same according to type and market; prepares for sale into bales or lots; negotiates for sales and makes arrangements for shipping when necessary.
• Collects and files daily production sheets; develops weekly and monthly production goals for each department in workshop including the store.

Administrative (25%)

• Reviews and analyzes the performance continually to determine effectiveness and take corrective action where necessary; develops performance standards and keeps the Officer(s)-In-Charge informed of significant facts concerning department operations.
• Prepares long range plans for the Thrift Stores based on guidance received through the Officer(s)-In-Charge; develops and maintains improved conditions and procedures with the organization in general and within the department in order to meet workload requirements.
• Prepares and provides information for the operations portion of the budget based on guidance and instruction received; utilizes the approved budget to govern the operations of the department.
• Maintains statistical information and records sufficient to maintain awareness of the productive capacity available and to make sales projects and assist in short and long range planning.
• Maintains inventory records on all materials covering store shipments, etc.; compiles all production statistics and reports and maintains an organized filing system of the same.
• Ensures knowledge, enforcement, documentation, and compliance with OSHA and wage and hour regulations.
• Develops and maintains plans for fire and other evacuation procedures; establishes and maintains systems for internal security.

Public Relations (5%)

• Performs public relations functions; seeks increased support from the general public and works to increase awareness and understanding of The Salvation Army; participates in public appearances in order to promote The Salvation Army; stimulates materials procurement through improved solicitation methods.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Attends The Salvation Army Advisory Board meetings when requested.
• Cooperates with the Advisory Board Committee.
• Performs other related work as required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal office and Thrift store environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Work involves driving a vehicle where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with long distance trips or heavy traffic.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and two years progressively responsible supervisory experience in retail management or Thrift Store operations, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled.