Kings Spca Thrift Store Coordinator - SPCA Nova Scotia

SPCA Nova Scotia

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Kings, Canada

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Description

Job Type:
Full Time

Location:
Kings, Nova Scotia

Job Title:
SPCA Thrift Store Coordinator

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted:
March 17, 2023

Start date:
As soon as possible

Salary:
To be Negotiated and commensurate with experience

Terms of Employment:
Permanent

Purpose

The Thrift Store Coordinator participates in daily operations and a safe and healthy working and shopping environment for customers and security of operational functions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Thrift Store Coordination & Merchandising

Facilitate and ensure the processing of donated items; manage the rotation of items and the disposal of donated items in a timely fashion.
Processes include: sorting, tagging, displaying and disposing of donated items, providing leadership to staff & volunteers; uphold Society standards for merchandise and communicate same.
Assist in the management of thrift store inventory.
Ensure processes for store operations are adhered to including opening and closing the store; procedures for accepting, sorting, pricing donations; security procedures for staff and volunteers, handling of cash.

Thrift Store Volunteer Coordination

Participate in the oversight and recruitment and training of a thrift store volunteer base that will support the operations of the SPCA Thrift Store
Assist volunteers to ensure adherence to policies and procedures; take corrective action as necessary to ensure volunteers are in compliance.
Participate in appropriate consultation with volunteers on a regular basis, addressing concerns and sharing ideas.
Assist in staff & volunteer training in Society policies, processes and procedures.

Society Messaging & Operations

Collaborate and communicate with all Nova Scotia SPCA staff and volunteers to remain consistent in policies and procedures.
Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
Complete and submit all required and assigned paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

Marketing & Promotion

Ensure the display of merchandise inside thrift stores enhances the appearance and appeal of the store.

Customer Service

Provide service to customers according to standards and ensure everyone follows same standards.
Promote excellence in the customer service experience for all visitors to the thrift store through staff & volunteer training.

Financial Responsibility

Use Society resources (financial and nonfinancial) prudently.
Acknowledge and follow financial policies of the Society.

Perform other duties as required

Required Skills:

In addition to having the ability to travel and a valid Driver's license, the following are some of the skills required of a Nova Scotia SPCA Thrift Store Coordinator.

12 years of retail/resale experience. Previous thrift or consignment store experiences a definite plus.
Punctual, reliable and trustworthy; sound decisionmaking skills.
Strong verbal, writing & organizational skills.
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to serve clients in a professional, welcoming, and efficient manner.
Experience with cash registers and "point of sale," computerized sales & inventory systems is a definite plus.
Valid driver's license and legally required insurance.
Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and coworkers. Ability to work closely with other employees and volunteers to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program or department, and throughout the Society.
Ability to thrive in a flexible, fastpaced and growthoriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solutionoriented approach.
Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of The Nova Scotia SPCA.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule with availability to work weekends and/or evenings, as needed.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12

Physical Requirements

Requires ability to stand up to 37 hours per day with frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, pulling and pushing.
Requires ability to keyboard at computer for up to 2 hours per day.
May be required to lift items 2050 pounds and assist in 2person lifts in excess of 100 pounds.

Hours of Work

Work responsibilities require a standard of up to 30 hours per week plus additional overtime as required fulfilling the duties associated with the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Nova Scotia SPCA, however; only those selected for interview will be contacted.