Position Description

Mennonite Central Committee BC (MCC BC) exists to share God's love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace. The Thrift Shop Assistant Manager role directly supports this mission by providing people leadership, expertise and management support so that Thrift shoppers can find and purchase high quality treasures to support MCC’s world-changing initiatives.

Working in MCC BC’s Surrey Thrift Shop, located in Central Surrey, BC, and reporting to the Surrey Thrift Shop Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and support for the daily operations of the thrift shop. From the warehouse to the retail floor, under the direction of the Shop Manager and the Director, Social Enterprise, you are responsible for identifying and implementing activities at your thrift shop to meet its goals, plans and vision.

This role includes general shop leadership alongside and in relief of the Thrift Shop Manager, employee and volunteer coordination and scheduling, hands-on retailing assistance, back-of-house and inventory supervision and support, shop communications, and workplace safety. You’ll work directly with customers, volunteers, employees, donors and members of the community in a manner that reflects Christian integrity, exemplifying the beliefs, values, and mission of Mennonite Central Committee British Columbia in the workplace.

As an integral member of the team, this position requires a personal alignment with MCC BC’s Christian identity and values, which are rooted in Jesus, the broader community of faith, and the work of reconciliation. The role includes participation in devotionals and prayer within MCC BC, as well as at churches or faith gatherings, and calls for representing MCC and its work with integrity in all settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship, active participation in a Christian church or Christian community, and nonviolent peacemaking.
• Three years of relevant Thrift and/or retail experience
• Post-secondary studies in business management, or 1+ year experience in a supervisory, volunteer coordination or management role preferred
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the second-hand merchandise market & basic ability to assess quality of clothing, housewares, and furniture is an asset
• Current First Aid Training Certification (may be provided in first three months of employment)
• Verbal Intervention Training Certification (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention; may be provided in the first three months of employment)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (abstract)

APPLY

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