Thrift Store Department Manager - Fort Dodge, IA

Retail Department Manager - One Vision Thrift Store (Fort Dodge)

Are you ready to lead in retail? One Vision Thrift Solutions is hiring a full-time Department Manager for our Fort Dodge Thrift Store! This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a retail environment, enjoys leading a team, and wants to take ownership of store operations, marketing, and social media engagement.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus, referral bonus program, excellent benefits (health, dental, life, 401K), paid holidays, and PTO.

One Vision is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities, helping them find meaningful work, homes, and personal independence. Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding these services, meaning your work directly impacts the lives of others.

As a hands-on retail leader, you’ll:

• Oversee daily store operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Lead and supervise your own team
  —coaching, training, and motivating staff to meet sales and production goals.
• Drive marketing and social media efforts
  , building awareness and engagement for the store’s promotions, events, and community involvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service
  , positive donor interactions, and smooth volunteer experiences.
• Support the Store Manager with scheduling, merchandising, inventory, and performance management.

This isn’t just a retail job – it’s a chance to make a real impact through leadership, creativity, and community connection.

• 1+ year retail sales or customer service experience (required).
• Leadership/management experience strongly preferred – ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using social media platforms to promote store events, sales, and community engagement.
• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

• Consistent full-time schedule:
  Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
  .
• Closed Sundays and major holidays – enjoy work-life balance while still growing in your career.

When you join the One Vision Thrift Store team, you’re not just leading retail operations—you’re helping fund life-changing opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Apply today to bring your retail leadership and marketing skills to a role that makes a difference!

All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.