Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona History:
Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona, Inc., is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to build opportunity for sustainable, affordable housing in northern Arizona. Founded in 1990, as the Affordable Housing Coalition and previously known as BOTHANDS, the organization’s main programs include housing counseling, affordable permanent rental housing, construction of affordable housing and Sharon Manor, a transitional housing facility for homeless survivors of domestic violence. The Mission of Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona is to build opportunity for sustainable affordable housing in N. Arizona.
Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona’s Non-Discrimination Policy:
Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to otherwise qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran status. The practice of non-discrimination applies to all employees, volunteers, applicants for employment and applicants for volunteer opportunities, and to all terms and conditions of employment.
Summary:
Operation of Thrift Store
Responsible for the successful operation of Sharon’s Attic, a nonprofit-run thrift store, specializing in furniture, household goods, clothing and toys. This person will be responsible for working under the direction of the Sharon’s Attic manager to implement day-to-day operations of the retail store, including training and supervising staff and volunteers, providing excellent customer service to donors and customers, inventory controls, pick up of donations and donation acceptance at the store. The person in this position will work under the immediate supervision of the Sharon’s Attic Store Manager. This person will be responsible for general store operations if/when the Sharon’s Attic Store Manager is not working, including opening and closing of the store, staffing and responding to customer needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Day-to-day operations of the thrift store
Pickup donated items – ability to drive 17-foot box truck (no CDL required)
In partnership with the Store Manager, scheduling employees/volunteers for store coverage
Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff; ensure we follow applicable regulations.
Displaying merchandise in an attractive manner to encourage sales
Pricing inventory for sale
Cleaning, repairing inventory, as appropriate; discarding items when they are not appropriate or deemed unsafe
End-of-day close out reports.
Share the purpose/mission of Housing Solutions & Sharon’s Attic with donors, customers, volunteers
Represent Housing Solutions and Sharon Manor in a professional, positive manner
Provide customer service to shoppers, helping them find items they are looking for and assisting them to purchase merchandise
Coordinate with other nonprofit agencies and thrift stores for donor referral & possible partnerships
Provide job training, mentoring and career advancement support to employees and volunteers in a professional, effective manner
Coordinate, train and manage volunteers, including RSVP volunteers and NAU Student Workers
Coordinate and communicate with Sharon Manor staff to ensure Sharon Manor residents can access vouchers/gift certificates to shop in the store, as appropriate.
Refer clients and customers to appropriate community resources, as appropriate; be familiar with Housing Solutions, community resources and victim services
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ work experience as a retail manager or equivalent
OR
High School Diploma and 3 years’ work experience as retail manager or equivalent
Ability to drive 17-foot box truck
Must possess and maintain valid Arizona driver’s license
Evidence of personal vehicle insurance required
Must be able to pass a background check
Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, database familiarity
Able to work effectively in team environment
Good interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Able to multi-task
Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish
Experience working with volunteers & donors
Working Conditions:
Assist. Manager will be expected to work approximately 32 hrs/week
Working schedule will include weekends
Manager should be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
Manager will be expected to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and climb ladders as part of their job duties
Please apply here: https://www.housingnaz.org/employment