Director – Thrift Store Warehouse

Purpose of the Job
This role exists to oversee the donation management process for all incoming clothing, home goods, and toys that support the Thrift Store and maintain and develop the online store, including identifying high value goods for online sale to support and fund the work of the Grace Care Center.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an efficient processing system for all non-food pantry donations that come to the Grace Care Center, including distribution to the Thrift Store retail outlet, donation to another organization, or trash.

Oversee the maintenance, marketing, and sales for the online store.

Recruit, schedule, train, and manage a donation management volunteer team.

Provide leadership, resources, and encouragement for volunteers.

Organize and maintain the Thrift Store warehouse and storage trailers.

Receive, sort, and distribute donations to the Thrift Store.

Identify within incoming donations the high value items for potential online sale.

Execute marketing plan and promotions schedule for the online store.

Prepare promotional materials and displays.

Promote sales via social media and email.

Process online orders for pickup or shipment.

Coordinate special sales events with the Thrift Store Team.

Collaborate with other services of the Care Center for best practices and greater impact.

Attend staff meetings and Care Center events as required.

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Thrift Store to maximize the value of incoming donations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

3+ years progressively responsible experience in any of the following areas is preferred: systems design and project management; retail store and retail customer service; warehouse inventory control systems; online sales system development, promotion, and sales generation; recruitment and leadership of volunteer or paid staff.

Demonstrated passion for the marginalized and willingness to learn from the people we work with each week.

Able to regularly stand, stoop, reach, and walk throughout an eight-hour shift.

Able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 lbs. throughout an eight-hour shift.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing timelines, with excellent follow up and follow through.

High attention to detail, time management, and organization skills.

Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, motivate, and supervise others.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

Collaborative team player.

Work schedule: Sunday – Thursday.

Staff Requirements

Committed to the vision, mission, and values of Grace Church.

Attend Grace Church worship services, weekly staff check-ins, monthly staff meetings, quarterly Core Team (membership) meetings, and annual staff retreat.

Directly work and be committed to the success of Grace’s Big Six events: Easter, Grace Kids Camp, Community Fair, Weekend of Service, Artistic Production, and Christmas Eve.

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