Retail Shift Supervisor

The Family Place; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement options (403b) and HSA

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Family Place is seeking a Retail Shift Supervisor to support the Store Manager in daily operations, manage donor donations and the sales flow, supervise staff and volunteers, and deliver exceptional customer service in our resale shop. You will handle cash operations and coordinate voucher processing to assist survivors.

As Manager on Duty when needed, you will train and coach the team, create engaging displays, and ensure a welcoming retail environment that funds life-saving services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a Shift Supervisor position preferred.
• Bilingual helpful but not required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Act as Key Holder with opening/closing responsibilities.
• Oversee donations intake, sort, and sales-floor displays.
• Provide exceptional customer service and handle returns or disputes.
• Process vouchers for domestic violence survivors with dignity and respect.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, training them in store procedures.
• Manage cash handling, register reconciliation, and banking tasks.

Job description

OUR MISSIONThe Family Place empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.Position Summary:The Retail Shift Supervisor will support the Store Manager (SM) in managing the daily operations of the Resale Shop and acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of the SM. As Retail Shift Supervisor, you'll supervise team members and volunteers, manage merchandise flow from donation to sale, deliver exceptional customer service, handle cash operations, coordinate donor relations, and process vouchers that provide essential goods to domestic violence survivors.You'll model leadership excellence through active listening, clear communication, empathetic conflict resolution, and a positive, team-focused attitude. This role requires a self-motivated leader who can work independently, make sound decisions, train and develop staff, and create a welcoming retail environment that generates revenue to support survivors while directly serving clients through our voucher program. Every sale you facilitate, and every donor relationship you nurture, helps fund life-saving services for families escaping violence.Key Responsibilities:Operations Management & LeadershipAct as Key Holder with responsibility for opening and closing the shop on a regular basis.Coordinate sales efforts, monitor inventory flow, and assist in assessing store operational needs.Model exceptional leadership through active listening, clear communication, respectful conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and a positive, team-focused attitude.Work independently with minimal supervision, making sound operational decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.Merchandise & Inventory ManagementUnload, receive, sort, and process donations for the sales floor.Create attractive displays and maintain an organized, clean sales floor layout.Oversee merchandise rotation to maximize sales and inventory turnover.Coordinate pickup scheduling for donated items at donor locations.Customer Service & SalesDeliver exceptional, timely customer service to shoppers, donors, clients, and community partners.Assist with customer purchases, process returns, handle disputes, and resolve issues professionally.Answer phones and correspondence in a courteous, professional manner.Train and coach team members on customer service best practices and expectations.Relieve team members at registers and the sales floor as needed to ensure seamless operations.Work with clients and staff to process merchandise vouchers for domestic violence survivors with dignity and respect.Team Development & TrainingAssist with new hire onboarding and ongoing employee training.Ensure all store policies and procedures are followed.Coach and support team members to build retail skills and mission understanding.Cash Management & Financial OperationsPerform cash handling, register reconciliation, credit card processing, and banking duties with accuracy and accountability.Maintain secure cash management practices and investigate discrepancies.Track financial data and prepare timely, accurate reports to support agency operations.Donor Relations & Volunteer ManagementServe as liaison between the shop and donors, maintaining positive relationships.Interview, screen, and direct volunteer placements.Communicate with community service organization liaisons.Manage receipt, distribution, and reporting of donated goods.Agency Support & FlexibilitySupport agency operations and participate in special events as needed.Work weekends, evenings, and major holidays as outlined by agency needs.Maintain flexibility to cover operational needs across varying schedules.Other Duties:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications:High School diploma and at least 2 years of equivalent experience working in a retail environment, sorting merchandise, and assisting customers.At least 1 year of experience in a Shift Supervisor position is required.Bilingual preferred, but not required.Licenses and Certifications:Valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear driving record.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of basic retail store inventory, merchandising, and production.Ability to organize, sort, and categorize items.Ability to represent TFP positively by providing excellent customer service at all times and serving as a role model to staff and volunteers.Ability to be a team player and have a friendly and engaging personality with customers and clients.Ability to instruct new employees and/or volunteers in the operational procedures and explain the policies as related to the job, as requested.Effective oral and written communication with staff, volunteers, and the public.Ability to pick up and unload donations and work a flexible schedule.Ability to run a cash register and perform all cash/check/credit card transactions.Ability to work weekends.Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.Mental and Physical Duties:Retail staff should be able to be on their feet for most of the day and will be required to lift large amounts of stock. Work may require pulling and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, climbing stairs, and reaching.Working Conditions:Work is performed in a warehouse like setting where some dust and dirt are present.More About US:At The Family Place, we embrace and live our values: TEAMTogether: We believe that collaboration is key to our success. Foster a supportive environment, build trust, act with integrity, and expect transparent communication.Excellence: We are known for our compassion and commitment to excellence, acting with urgency, and advocating for our clients and community.Accountable: Responsible for our actions and decisions. We accept responsibility rather than blame others. Builds relationships to drive results.Mission-Focused: Clients come first. Service is our passion, experienced with empathy and compassion.What We Offer:Competitive salaryHealth, dental, and vision insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityMultiple Life, AD&D, and Hospitalization in life insurance optionsRetirement options through: 403b, agency matching, and HSA accountsGenerous paid time off and holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesBenefits referenced above for Full-Time employeesThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Family Place reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at will.