Thrift Store Manager, Full Time at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store in St. Petersburg

Diocese of Saint Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Manager to oversee operations of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The role involves managing staff, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations while contributing to the mission of providing aid to the community. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

95% Employer paid Employee only coverage

10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance

120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly

13 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Various retention and referral bonuses

2 weeks paid training

3% Employer match after 6 months

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of managerial experience in retail.
• Ability to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the thrift store.
• Manage Thrift Store employees, including hiring and training.
• Prepare and monitor the store's Annual Budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ability to multi-task

Education

Associate degree

Vocational courses in retailing

Job description

POSITION: Full time, salaried, exempt starting at $48,006.40 annually.

MISSION STATEMENT:To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY: The Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store which provides clothing, household goods and furniture to needy individuals and families of the District Council’s 11 Conferences and, with proceeds from the sales of the remaining merchandise it receives through donations from the public, it defrays operating expenses and helps fund other programs of the District Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• · Exercises independent discretion in managing the Thrift Store employees including recruiting, hiring and training Thrift Store employees
• · Direct and supervise all personnel and volunteers, emphasizing the need for personal integrity, excellent customer relations and safety procedures
• · Evaluate individual employee performance annually, noting their pluses and minuses and suggesting approaches for possible improvement
• · Prepare work schedules and submit employee timecards to the Human Resources
• · Prepare and monitor the Store’s Annual Budget
• · Monitor and record daily sales, make bank deposits and prepare reports including volunteer hours, donations and vouchers and provide to the Chief Financial Officer
• · Control merchandise pricing, displays, sales promotions, layout of the sales floor, and the rotation of stock
• · Manage all aspects of merchandise pick-up and delivery from donors and to recipients, overseeing the scheduling of trucks and personnel
• · Optimize all opportunities for profitability
• · Attend mandatory staff meetings
• · Enforce all store polices
• · Be responsible for the physical condition of the building, keeping abreast of internal/external maintenance needs and arranging for repairs or replacement after consultation with the Director of Plant Operations
• · Make certain that the store operates according to all City ordinances as well as state and federal laws
• · Administer SSVF bedding programs and St. Vincent de Paul CARES furniture and clothing vouchers

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Comply with all applicable training requirements
• · Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
• · Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs
• · Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
• · Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• · 95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co pay plan)
• · 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance
• · 120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment
• · 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
• · We also have various retention and referral bonuses
• · 2 weeks paid training to include DEI initiatives
• · Flexible schedules in most positions
• · 3% Employer match after 6 months
• · We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• · Able to speak, write and understand English
• · Possess basic computer skills
• · Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
• · Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• · Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• · Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• · Excellent communication and listening skills
• · Possess strong work ethics
• · Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• · Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• · Must have reliable transportation
• · Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
• · Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• · Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
• · A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• · Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES;(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications

• · This position requires a minimum of an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred)
• · Some vocational courses in retailing are helpful
• · 3 to 5-years of managerial experience in a retail environment
• · A valid Florida Driver’s License is required (CDL preferred)

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS:Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TO APPLY: Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to: Zachary Blakeney, Human Resources Representative [e-mail]

NOTE:This job description does not constitute an employment contract, written, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” and/or grant funded position. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (St. Vincent de Paul CARES) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirement of the job change. Changes can be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. St. Vincent de Paul CARES explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provision of this job description at any time and without notice. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential function does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.