Position DescriptionWHO ARE WEMission Thrift Store Orleans is part of a national Christian organization with over 50 Thrift Stores across Canada.
The net revenue from all Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to the Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation Canada and Bible League Canada (BLC).
These funds are used to establish adult and children’s literacy programs, church planter training and distribute Bibles in many places around the world.
The stores are operated primarily by dedicated volunteers.WHY WORK HEREYou have a passion for thrift. You are motivated, and looking for a role with a purpose, and have a desire to make a difference in your local community.
You want to serve through retail and recycling. You want to further your career in retail. You like to have fun at work.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe Store Supervisor is responsible for oversight of the functions of operating Mission Thrift Store Orleans and for all activities of the staff.
They should be skilled at motivating staff and volunteers, delegating, and have or be willing to learn inventory control, pricing and marketing skills.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Maintain standards of donations, inventory control, sales and marketing.Ensure floor space is maximized for most effective use to display / sell inventory.
Ensure safe environment for customers, volunteers and staff.Ensure effective volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling.
Ensure donated goods meet requirements for resale. QUALIFICATIONS 5 years work experience.2 years supervisor experience in a paid or volunteer environmentExperience with Point of Sales systems considered an assetBasic knowledge of bar coding and price tagging as well as operation of cash registers.
Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills.