Thrift Store Manager

The Thrift Store Manager is responsible for leading the thrift store as a ministry platform that provides dignified care to guests develops volunteers and stewards donated goods with excellence. Reporting to the Community Center Director and working closely with staff and volunteers this role oversees day-to-day operations builds a healthy volunteer culture and ensures the thrift store aligns with Mariners mission and discipleship pathways. A full-time position the schedule is Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30am-4:00pm; Sunday from 11:00am-4:00pm with Mondays off and occasional evenings as needed for a total of 40 hours. This position is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Ministry Leadership & Volunteer Development

• Identify train and develop volunteer leaders to run various facets of the ministry. 
• Foster a healthy mission-aligned volunteer culture through appreciation care and development opportunities. 
• Provide care and support to volunteers and guests through relational leadership and appropriate referrals.

Store Operations & Stewardship

• Oversee all thrift store systems including donation intake merchandising inventory flow registers and deposits.
• Implement efficient intake-to-sales processes that maximize stewardship of donated goods and financial sustainability.
• Ensure safety quality standards and proper use of facilities equipment and resources.

Community Connection & Alignment

• Connect volunteers and shoppers to Mariners Loop offerings Community Center programs and outside referrals when necessary.
• Represent the thrift store through church and community-facing efforts.
• Build and steward partnerships with vendors and community organizations to expand impact and efficiency.

Qualifications :

• 35 years of demonstrated experience leading teams volunteers or operations in ministry or nonprofit settings.
• Strong organizational communication and administrative skills.
• Availability for weekends and occasional evenings.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Spanish-speaking bilingual preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate or be trained on forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand walk bend and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced physical environment with donated goods and deliveries.

Additional Information :

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the churchs statement of faith and leadership commitment. 

We believe the total combination of your pay benefits and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive like-minded believers

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time