Meadow Lakes Thrift Store Manager

Valley Charities Inc is a locally owned non-profit organization serving the residents of Mat Su Valley with various programs since 1956. One such program is our turn-A-leaf Thrift Store. This is a secondhand retail store that receives and processes donated items for re-sale.

Valley Charities supports our community with a variety of programs and looks for employees who are like minded and enjoy helping others by using their experience to enhance the operation on our Thrift Store.

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure that daily business operations run smoothly.
• Acting as a link between senior management, staff & volunteers in order to achieve a common objective.
• Supervising the daily work and delegating responsibilities.
• Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner, remain positive and respectful even in difficult situations, Projects a positive, compassionate image at all times.
• Provide training for staff and volunteers. Coaches, develops, and inspires staff members.
• Actively pricing and arranging merchandise for display within the designated areas.
• Performing all duties and responsibilities of a cashier.
• Actively working a productive merchandise rotation from backroom shelves.
• Graciously accepting incoming donations; prepare and give tax receipt per request.
• Able to cope with change and ability to shift direction when needed
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with good listening skills.
• Develop an exceptional familiarity with Valley Charities Inc, turn-A-leaf and our place in the community.
• Acts as an Ambassador for Valley Charities Inc.

• Solid work history demonstrating productivity and reliability.
• Must possess the ability to work well with a variety of customers and staff.
• Must Be able to work independently and efficiently in all areas of store operations.
• Must have a minimum of two years as retail manager or supervisor.
• Must have the ability to advise and delegate for a minimum of five staff or volunteers.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a period of time.
• Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to use technology. Prior experience with cash registers, making change.
• Experience balancing cash drawers, reconcile daily sales.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

• PTO, Paid Holidays, Dental and Vision Coverage, EAP Wellness Program