The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a full-time Family Store Manager, working at the soon to be new Family Store location on Riverwatch Parkway in West Augusta, GA, a component of theAugusta Area Command.Job Summary:Plans, administers, monitors, and evaluates the day-to-day operations of an active, thriving Family Store, supervising and supporting employed staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures; processes, displays, and prices donated items to ensure a reasonable financial return on the sale of store items; assists customers in a polite and friendly manner; prepares store displays that are attractive, neat, and orderly; rotates and re-stocks store merchandise to ensure quick turnover; ensures the accountability and security of all store items and funds.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and practices of retail store management; Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective customer relations; ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records; Ability to evaluate overall store operations in order to detect deficiencies and implement appropriate corrective actions; ability to price donated merchandise reasonably and fairly; ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; ability to perform mathematical computations; ability to use/operate various general office equipment, telephone, computer, fax machine, and copier. Ability to lead a team effectively and possess strong interpersonal skills.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or G.E.D; two (2) years progressively responsible experience working in a retail store environment with at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Valid Driver’s LicensePhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle. Work is performed in a normal store environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.Additional Information:All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.Application Submittal Period: 4/11/2024 until filled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledWhen an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
