Thrift Shop Manager

Community Thrift Shop Manager

Job Description

The Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Community Thrift Shop, the income from which is used for funding programming at the Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS).

Reports to: UCHS Executive Director

Works with:  UCHS Executive Director and, occasionally, with directors / managers of local social service organizations

Supervise: Store staff and volunteers with wide-ranging responsibilities; occasional placements from local social service organizations (CAPECO / BMCC Jobs Plus)

Responsibilities include:

• Store operation (volunteer attendants, donation processing, merchandising, sales, inventory control)
• Store scheduling (opening and closing facility, volunteer staffing)
• Development and management of the Community Thrift Shop volunteer program (recruitment, placement, training, scheduling, supervision)
• Maintaining relationships with community: volunteers, customers, contributors, social service organizations
• Developing promotions that move donated items rapidly through the merchandising process.
• Development of efficient structure for organizing donations by season and by saleable / non-saleable categories
• Prepping of donated items for sale (may include steaming, sewing)
• Developing window displays to promote some of the best and most valuable merchandise
• Cleaning and keeping up appeal of store; bring maintenance issues to the attention of UCHS Executive Director
• Understanding the goals of the Umatilla County Historical Society and the role of the Community Thrift Shop in promoting those goals

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Management experience
2. Previous retail experience
3. Merchandising skills
4. Strong verbal communications skills
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
6. Demonstrated ability to work well with the public.
7. Willingness and ability to develop long-term relationships with CTS volunteers and potential volunteers.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. of furniture or boxes.
2. Frequent bending, stretching, and standing.

Hours of Operation

The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The manager works up to 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary and some holidays will be required.

Compensation

This is an hourly position/ salary DOE.

The position is open until filled.