Thrift Store Manager

4 days ago


Port Coquitlam, Canada Low Entropy Foundation Full time

**Join Our Team: Thrift Store Manager at Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation**

Location: 107B - 2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC

**Salary**: $22-27/hour
Type: Full-time
Contract: 1-Year, with the possibility of extension
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

**Our Heart and Mission**:
At the Low Entropy Foundation, we are deeply committed to fostering a world that thrives on connection, compassion, and respect. We believe in the power of community to uplift and support each other, especially those among us who are vulnerable. We stand for social and economic empowerment across all cultures, with a special reverence for Indigenous and multicultural traditions. Our vision is a society where equality, compassion, and self-love are not just ideals, but lived realities. We aim for a future free from homelessness, where every individual has the support and opportunities to flourish.

**The Role**:
We're looking for a Thrift Store Manager who doesn't just see this as a job, but as a calling to make a real difference. Your leadership at our Thrift & Fund store in Port Coquitlam, opening April 20, 2024, will be instrumental in turning our mission into action. This role is about more than managing operations; it's about embodying our core values and inspiring our Thrift & Fund team to do the same. It’s a chance to lead a movement, to champion sustainability and generosity through every donation, every sale and every interaction.

**Your Impact**:

- Operational Excellence: Lead our store with a spirit of service, ensuring every aspect of the day-to-day adds value to our community. From opening to closing, handling donations to merchandising, your touch will make our space a welcoming place for all.
- Team Leadership: Build and nurture a team that's as passionate about our mission as you are. Train, guide, and motivate staff, creating a culture of collaboration and growth. You'll be the heartbeat of our store, bringing out the best in everyone.
- Customer Connection: Offer exceptional service that goes beyond transactions. Engage with our shoppers with genuine care, understanding their stories, and making every visit memorable. Your aim will be to transform shopping into an act of solidarity and kindness.
- Creative Merchandising: Use your creativity to showcase our items in a way that sparks joy and curiosity. Your strategies will not just attract customers, but also tell the story of our mission, making every purchase feel like a contribution to a greater good.
- Community Engagement: Be our ambassador, connecting with the community through social media and in-store events. Your efforts will build a community of committed supporters, turning supporters into advocates for our cause.
- Financial Stewardship: Manage resources wisely, ensuring the store's financial health serves our broader mission. Your acumen will turn profits into programs, directly impacting those we aim to uplift.

**Who You Are**:

- A people-person, skilled in nurturing teams and engaging customers.
- A problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and an organized approach to challenges.
- Flexible and resilient, ready to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- You have experience in management/supervision, with a proven record of compassionate leadership.
- Physically capable of the demands of retail work, with a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

**Why Join Us**:

- Fair wage ($22-27/hour) and a chance to grow within a pioneering social impact organization.
- Full-time schedule with a balance of work and life, plus the possibility of shaping a new community cornerstone.
- Generous vacation time and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A supportive, collaborative work environment, where you can bring your whole self and make a tangible difference every day.
- Possibility of growth into a larger role overseeing multiple stores.

**Loom Video Instructions**

Create a video that is under 5 minutes long to introduce yourself, share why you are interested in this role, and describe what kind of thrift store experience you’d like to create for customers.

Join us in making compassion the foundation of our community. Together, we can create a community where every individual has a place to call home, rooted in a society that values equality and compassion.

**Salary**: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-18


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