POSITION SUMMARY
Community Treasures is a thrift shop owned by Galesburg Community Foundation. The Thrift Store manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including staff and volunteer supervision, customer and donor relations, oversight and cash handling procedures, product management, and policy enforcement. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with occasional weekends required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
General Operations
- Oversees all operations of the retail shop
- Reconciles cash drawer at end of day, completes reports, and makes deposits; all bookkeeping functions will be responsibilities of GCF staff
- Design and enforce policy necessary to operate shop in manner consistent with goals of Galesburg Community Foundation
- Responsible for product management including, pricing inventory control, displays, and sales
- Substitutes in all departments as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Volunteer Management
- Recruit, retain, train, schedule, supervise, and coordinate activities of all volunteers
- Create/maintain accurate job descriptions for each volunteer position/department
- Evaluate capacity of volunteers in current roles and dismiss volunteers as necessary
- Plans volunteer meetings on regular basis
- Substitutes in all departments as needed
- Responsible for healthy culture of workforce
- Communicate needs of volunteers to GCF when appropriate
Community and Donor Relations
- Coordinates all marketing and advertising, public relations, and speaking engagements with GCF Communications Manager
- Promotes connection of the shop to GCF goals, mission, and achievements
- Build and maintain relationships with donors and volunteers
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintain positive attitude about GCF’s goals, mission, and achievements
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to foster team building and cooperation with volunteers and community
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Personal and professional integrity
- Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment
- Maintains discretion in dealing with confidential information
- Maintains positive rapport with volunteers and donors
- Must be neat in personal appearance
- Desire to have positive impact on Galesburg Community and surrounding area
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associates degree or equivalent; or 1 – 3 years related business management experience. Experience or coursework specific to business administration, management, and retail is desirable. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment with frequent interruptions/ Must be proficient in Outlook Microsoft Word, Excel and POS system. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including extended hours of standing, walking, and working on your feet. There is continual moving with significant lifting, bending, walking and moving furniture and items of all sizes.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Shawn Hedden at SHedden@YourGCF.org by Sunday, April 27.
About Community Treasures
At Community Treasures, we follow a full circle approach to philanthropy. Community members donate gently used clothing and housewares, volunteers organize it, and our customers purchase fantastic clothes, shoes, or home goods below retail prices. Proceeds go to the Galesburg Community Foundation Impact Fund, which awards grants to nonprofits serving Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties.
About Galesburg Community Foundation
Galesburg Community Foundation develops and supports the efforts of local people and organizations to promote healthy communities. The Community Foundation makes giving easy and believes that generosity can positively change Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties forever. The Community Foundation partners with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to help them have the greatest impact with their giving. The Community Foundation is working for the good of your community. Learn more at yourgcf.org.
Hiring Policy
Galesburg Community Foundation considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Salary Range: $19-$22/hour based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in Galesburg Community Foundation’s employee health and benefits plan, including health, vision, and life insurance as well as 401(k) retirement plan.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
