FAMILY THRIFT STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER – ACADEMY LOCATION

Life Network Family Thrift Store (FTS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced retail professional to join our team as Assistant Manager. This role is pivotal in managing day-to-day operations with a focus on exceptional customer service, strategic leadership, and fostering a ministry driven environment within our marketplace setting. Additionally, this role will oversee volunteers and direct them in various areas of service to ensure smooth operations and uphold our commitment to serving the community with excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and master all facets of the thrift store industry, including key metrics tracking, sorting, pricing, and merchandising principles
• Develop effective strategies to achieve revenue and profit goals
• Supervise daily operations, ensuring adherence to established routines and policies by staff and volunteers
• Maintain store readiness and presentation standards for an optimal customer experience
• Performs basic bookkeeping and accounting functions
• Manage inventory of supplies while actively controlling expenses
• Actively work alongside staff and volunteers in production areas and sales floor, including operating the cash register
• Interact positively with customers, exemplifying superior customer service
• Lead stand-up meetings and prayer sessions with staff and volunteers
• Ensure new volunteers receive proper orientation and training
• Train and supervise staff and volunteers on the sales floor and production areas
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager to ensure adequate staffing levels
• Participate in budget and strategic planning processes
• Performs all duties and training assigned by FTS Director
• Participation by all staff is required at Life Network’s major events

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two years of retail supervisory experience required. Thrift store experience a plus but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong advocate for the sanctity of life issues
• Possesses strong Christian testimony with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional life
• Active commitment to a local church
• A passion for the ministry of Life Network and a heart for reaching our community/world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and maturity
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency, highly organized and productive
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments effectively
• Dedicated to maintaining high standards and effectively training others
• Capable of making rational decisions in a fast-paced retail environment
• Leads with humility and as a servant leader
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, committed to personal growth and learning
• Flexible schedule availability
• Demonstrates qualities of initiative, teamwork, and a cooperative attitude
• Possesses a valid Colorado Driver’s License, car registration, and car insurance and meets Colorado safety standards for travel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move about the store and production areas for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting when sorting and processing donated goods
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Repetitive use of hands and arms for sorting, pricing, and merchandising items
• Visual, hearing, and verbal ability sufficient to communicate with donors, customers, staff, and volunteers

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time for 40 hours per week. Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour. Scheduled hours are Monday through Saturday. Reports to the Thrift Store Manager.

BENEFITS

• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance policy
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Annual bonus opportunity

Life Network shall comply with appropriate federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Because of the nature of our ministry, and as our ministry is to a non-believing world, all Life Network employees are to maintain a standard of conduct compatible with the principles outlined for us in the Bible, and which our Lord Jesus Christ patterned for us while He was here on earth. Prior to completing this application, we require that you read through our foundational statements. By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understood these values and beliefs and are in full agreement.