Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Applications due: 09 Mar, 2026

Job Synopsis

The Mission of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Shops is to create local and global impact through innovative nonprofit enterprises. Through over 85 shops across North America, revenue is generated for MCC’s global relief and development projects, and for local communities through Community Support programs and MCC Saskatchewan’s local Programs. As part of the MCC Thrift North American network, MCC Saskatchewan (MCCS) owns and operates 6 MCC Thrift shops in Saskatchewan. The shops are in Herbert, Lanigan, Rosthern, Warman, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

MCC is a charitable organization that works with partners worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. MCC currently serves in more than 45 countries with over 475 partners.

The Village Green MCC Thrift shop provides quality used clothing and furniture at reasonable prices to a growing market. The Processing Coordinator is accountable to the General Manager who will provide directions for the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the Production Coordinator. This is a salaried, 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalency) position, with health and dental benefits available. Daily work hours are typically between 8:00am and 5:30pm, including evenings and Saturdays, with the final schedule determined by the General Manager. The Production Coordinator will demonstrate servant leadership and will ensure the shop is in harmony with the vision and goals of MCCS, and MCC Thrift. Legal eligibility to work in Canada is required.





The Production Coordinator will be responsible for working with the shop management team to create systems that lead to efficiencies within processing, developing strategies to meet production targets, providing support, leadership, supervision, training, scheduling, and annual check-ins for volunteers in processing, and providing day-to-day support and oversight of Team Members in processing.

Village Green MCC Thrift seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the community, showing value and respect to all. Practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God's creation and raising funds for MCC are also key components to the mission statement of this and other MCCS Thrift Shops.

This position requires an individual who can manage a busy receiving, sorting and production area whilst managing relationships with a variety of volunteers, donors and customers.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

Qualifications

Shop Operations :

- Strong knowledge of the second-hand market with an awareness of regulations regarding selling donated goods.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability practices and waste reduction.
- Strong knowledge of production flow and logistics
- Understanding of the processing of donations into saleable items in a Thrift shop.
- Awareness of second-hand market operations and trends.
- Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, and brand recognition.
- Excels in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.




- Ability to create and refine systems and processes for increased efficiencies.

Communication:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including reading, writing and analysis.
- Ability to communicate in an articulate, engaging manner with tact and diplomacy when speaking with staff, the public, volunteers, colleagues, and supporters.

General :

- 3-5 years experience in a retail or warehouse environment ideally in a Thrift shop
- 1-3 years experience working with volunteers
- Excellent organizational and relational skills with positive attention to detail.
- Commitment to the operating principles of MCC Thrift and the values of MCC including a heart for justice and active peacemaking.
- General comfort with computers and computer systems, including ability to learn and adopt new software.
- Knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems and reporting
- Ability to create an atmosphere of a positive Christian presence within the shop
- Ability to effectively deal with conflict in all areas of the shop (staff, volunteers, donors, customers), diplomatically communicating policies and boundaries.
- Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions.
- Ability to engage staff and volunteers in creating a positive, customer centric, welcoming atmosphere within the shop, balancing patience, creativity, humour, and energy.
- Ability to work the required non-standard hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
- Ability to work 7 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking during a standard workday.
- Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of a stool or a ladder when necessary.
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📌 Production Coordinator, Vg (Saskatoon)
🏢 Mennonite Central Committee
📍 Saskatoon