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Thrift Store Manager

The Salvation Army
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Mar 2025

About the role

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of
the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by
the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in
His name without discrimination.

Position Title: Thrift Store Manager
Corps/Department: The Salvation Army/ Kodiak Thrift Store
Reports To: Corps Officers
FSLA Status: Full-Time/ 40 hours per week; Non-Exempt

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:
Under the supervision of the Corps Officer, the Thrift Store Manager helps to plan, organize,
structure, and supervise the daily operations of a Thrift Store. The position works in all aspects
of daily store operations and ensures that all merchandising and sales efforts are carried out
with efficiency, effectiveness, and courtesy.

Education and Experience:
1. High school diploma or equivalency.
2. Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a retail operation or equivalent structured
environment, with display and marketing experience preferred.
3. Ability to operate a cash register and handle monetary transactions.
4. Knowledge of general office equipment to include telephone, computer, copier, fax
machine, and calculator.
5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be responsible, well organized,
and dependable.
7. Must be bondable and have an acceptable criminal history and driving record.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
1. Maintain excellent customer relations by giving prompt and courteous assistance to
customers and staff.
2. Maintain cash register, ring in sales, corrections, and over-rings. Verify credit card
denials or rejected credit cards. Collect credit cards from customers per machine
instructions.
3. Organize merchandise, order supplies and equipment, and maintain adequate amount of
goods on hand. Price merchandise, pull outdated items, label, and return items to
warehouse as needed.
4. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of incident reports and financial paperwork.
Manage the receipt of donations and fill out donation receipts.
5. Respond to telephone inquiries, routing calls appropriately.
6. Supervise staff and delegate duties as directed to ensure compliance with published
directives and guidelines. Help ensure sufficient coverage in store at all times.
7. Calculate daily deposit, sales reports, and bank cash receipts as directed, safe-guarding
cash at all times.
8. Coordinate and update staff in safety procedures and policies concerning customers and
employees, property, and buildings.
9. Report all accidents, injuries, and safety hazards.
10. Report needs for maintenance and ensure store cleanliness inside and out.
10. Maintain strict confidentiality of clients, staff, and other confidential information.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.


Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a heated and ventilated store setting. Noise level is low. Brief
exposure to weather is required when managing the receipt of donations, sorting in cold
storage, or assisting with property upkeep.


Physical Requirements:
Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching,
handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal
limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor
vehicle.


Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.


Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook familiarity preferred. Ability to use
new software programs with basic training.


Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions
and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the
telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone
conversation.


Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical
situations.


Performance Skills: Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a
desire t

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