JOB POSTING

Agassiz Harrison Community Services

Thrift Store Manger

Job Title: AHCS Thrift Store Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: 35 Hours per week/1 Year Contract with the potential for renewal

Rate of Pay: $28.02/HR

Start date: ASAP

Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply: Provide a cover letter describing why you would be the ideal candidate for this position, together with your resume to [email protected]

Job Summary: Join Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS) as our Thrift Store

Manager and bring your creativity, leadership, and love of working with people to a community-based social enterprise that makes a difference.

Working alongside a capable team of three Thrift Store Coordinators, you will lead daily operations, provide affordable, quality merchandise, and grow revenue to support AHCS’ vital community programs. From creating eye-catching displays and finding potential in donated treasures to developing promotions and community events, you will help make the store a welcoming destination for people of all ages.

Volunteers are essential to our success. You will provide explicit direction,

thorough orientation, ongoing training, meaningful support, and recognition. Strong volunteer management and a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace are essential expectations of this role.

This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting a strong team, and creating a positive experience for customers, donors, staff, and volunteers.

Qualifications/Education

- Minimum two years of retail experience, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
- Experience in thrift, resale, social enterprise, or nonprofit operations is an asset.




- Experience coordinating, training, and supporting volunteers and staff.
- Experience with cash reconciliation, point-of-sale systems, inventory processes, and basic financial reporting.
- Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Relevant education or training in retail management, business administration, or community services is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience working with seniors, individuals with diverse needs, or in a community-based program is an asset.

Job Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to build an inclusive team and work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and circumstances.
- Strong organization, scheduling, time management, and problem solving skills.
- Sound judgment in pricing donated goods, balancing affordability, condition, market value, and revenue goals.
- Creative merchandising skills and awareness of current resale trends.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, point-of-sale systems, electronic records, and basic digital marketing tools.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with customers, donors, staff, and volunteers.




- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond calmly to challenging situations.
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage store operations
- Lead staff and volunteers
- Provide welcoming service
- Oversee donations and inventory
- Maintain product safety
- Manage pricing and merchandising
- Monitor the store’s financial performance
- Promote the store.
- Support environmental responsibility
- Maintain a safe workplace
- Maintain procedures and accountability
- Coordinate community contributions
- Gather community feedback
- Collaborate across AHCS

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Work takes place in a busy retail and donation-processing environment and involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving merchandise.
- Safely handle donations using suitable equipment and team assistance for heavy or bulky items, with reasonable accommodation where required. Safe handling should consider the task, load, and environment rather than rely solely on a fixed lifting limit. WorkSafeBC
- Availability for scheduled weekend shifts, special events, and occasional work outside regular store hours.

Other requirements: Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector

Valid class 5 BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Note: Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all

- candidates for their interest in supporting our community.

Pay: $28.02 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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