Retail Shift Supervisor (52535)

The Family Place; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Place in Dallas, TX is seeking a Retail Shift Supervisor to assist the Store Manager in daily operations of the Resale Shop. You will supervise staff and volunteers, manage donations to sale flow, and deliver excellent customer service on the sales floor.

This role requires leadership, independent work, and the ability to train team members. You will handle cash, coordinate donor relations, and process vouchers for domestic violence survivors while helping create a welcoming

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least 2 years of experience in a retail environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Shift Supervisor position.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Key Holder with responsibility for opening and closing the shop.
• Coordinate sales efforts, monitor inventory flow, and assist in store operations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to shoppers, donors, clients, and partners.
• Train and coach staff on customer service and cashier procedures.
• Process vouchers for survivors with dignity and respect.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dallas, TX 75229, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $14.62 - $21.92 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Retail, OUR MISSION

The 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 & Leadership

• Act 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 Management

• Unload, 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 & Sales

• Deliver 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 & Training

• Assist 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 Operations

• Perform 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 Management

• Serve 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 & Flexibility

• Support 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: TEAM

• Together: 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 salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Multiple Life, AD&D, and Hospitalization in life insurance options
• Retirement options through: 403b, agency matching, and HSA accounts
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Benefits referenced above for Full-Time employees

This 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.