Job Description

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Thrift Store Assistant Manager

Department of Functional Area:

Thrift Store

Reports To:

Store Manager / Or Thrift Store District Manager

Position Overview:

To assist with the day to day management of the Super Thrift store: organization, receiving product by donation, pricing items for retail, structuring of sales floor and managing staff.

Thrift operations play a crucial role in funding ongoing addiction programs by generating revenue that directly supports these initiatives, ensuring their sustainability and reach. Additionally, thrift stores provide valuable work experience to students in recovery, offering a structured, supportive environment where they can develop essential skills, build confidence, and regain a sense of purpose as part of their rehabilitation journey. This dual impact strengthens both the financial foundation of the programs and the personal growth of participants, fostering long-term success.

This is not a complete list of this position's duties and responsibilities. Managers may assign other duties. The items below are examples of the types of activities performed. Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assisting with the organization, planning, development, implementation, and administration of the thrift store is run with excellence and meeting the budget requirements. Provide leadership and supervision to staff, volunteers, and ATC students Sort, price, mark, create and display products Ensure the store is clean, organized Assist the manager to ensure the store meets all city, provincial, federal and ATC accreditation requirements for retail and safety Assist with the planning, developing, implementing and administering the store retail sales segment Ensure to the storage of donations is neat and orderly Assist with with the request of items needed in conjunction with the store retail sales operation Assist with the social media page of the Super Thrift store Maintain a safe work environment at all times Educate staff Be consistent in ensuring safety practices are followed Provide leadership and support to the Health & Safety Committee Participation in new personnel growth, & training

Qualifications:

Experience in thrift store management or other relevant retail experience. Enthusiastic about the thrift store industry Maintain excellent working relationships with the all departments Strong organization and communication skills Ability to mentor and advise staff and students as necessary Discretion and patience working alongside at-risk individuals Conflict resolution experience or training an asset A basic working knowledge of email and web-based programs Valid driver's license and own transportation Ability to lift 20lbs Flexible with scheduling
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person