Department Manager
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Job Location:
Long Island, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 40000 - 46500
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Compensation: $40000 - $46500k/year Commensurate with experience
Overview:
The Department Manager plays an integral role at the Processing & Distribution Center of Housing Works Thrift Shops working closely with staff on multiple levels to ensure the enterprise as a whole is successful.
Responsibilities:
- Manage develop and train department staff.
- Oversee and report on the daily weekly and monthly activities of assigned department. On an as needed basis reevaluate current systems and create new systems to improve efficiency and accuracy while holding staff accountable to policies and procedures.
- Ensure that shop orders are filled accurately and on time. Plan directly with Senior Merchandising Manager to meet the needs of in-shop promotions and special events.
- Continuously cultivate a working up to date knowledge of both traditional and second hand markets of apparel accessories and footwear.
- Ensure staff in the department is motivated to achieve team goals and deliver the highest quality of results.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain an orderly clean and productive work area. Attend PDC and HW Inc. trainings.
- Direct volunteers on an as needed basis.
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Excellent internal/external customer service Knowledge of clothing brands designers retail stores and retail pricing.
- Ability to communicate productively and effectively.
- Willingness to learn Ability to manage a group of up to 5 people.
- Flexible to work weekends holidays and overtime if needed.
Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement tuition costs and text books.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a legal you need an accommodation for any reason including related to this job requirement please contact Human Resources.
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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York States first harm reduction-based OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management behavioral health and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information visit
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing healthcare HIV prevention and treatment among other lifesaving services.
This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Accordingly the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a CBA) between Housing Works and the RWDSU
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Sales Experience
- Food Service
- Succession Planning
- Management Experience
- Materials Handling
- Pricing
- Conveyor Installation
- Food Production Experience
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Retail Management
About Company
About Housing Works Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain our ef ... View more
