General Store Manager--Habitat for Humanity ReStore Palm Desert

Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley (HFHCV)

Position Title: ReStore General Manager

Employment Status: Non-exempt, compensation negotiated based on experience

Main Functions: Manage all activities as they relate to the HFHCV ReStore

Position Reports to: HFHCV Executive Director

About HFHCV

Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley is a member in good standing of Habitat for Humanity International where our vision is that everyone deserves a decent place to live. In your role as General Manager of the Palm Desert ReStore, you'll help raise the funds necessary to build affordable housing for low-income families and provide no-cost home restoration services for low-income elderly and disabled home owners. ReStore Palm Desert's sales results are already in the top three percent of the 800 ReStores nationwide, so you'll be off to a good start in a position that you can make your own.

Summary

The Habitat ReStore General Manager creates and manages a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality service to donors and customers. Implements and drives programs for product donations leading to increased revenue.

Duties:

Develop ReStore budget, and formulate strategic plans to achieve financial goals·

Maintain accurate accounting records and monitor the cash management system

Provide reports of designated activities including but not limited to: sales, expenses, donations, outreach activities, and other areas of interest to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and HFHI

Effectively manage Habitat ReStore assets to ensure safety and security of employees, volunteers, customers and others

Develop and maintain a clean, organized and well merchandised retail environment that encourages and promotes sales

Develop and oversee the donation procurement process

Plan and implement the ReStore promotional activities and coordinate same with HFHCV marketing and advertising staff

Implement and monitor a systematized pricing methodology for the various product types

Develop, manage and maintain a work schedule to include employees and volunteers, which meets the business needs and profitability goals of the ReStore and HFHCV

Oversee the time accounting system as it relates to ReStore employees

Manage the dispatch schedule and maintenance and licensing of vehicles used for donation pickups and deliveries

Structure and monitor a trash and recycling process for unsold donations

Periodically provide employees with written evaluations and, when necessary, written disciplinary documentation

Act as claims reporting and management liaison between ReStore and HFHCV’s various insurance carriers

Develop and communicate to staff and volunteers appropriate performance metrics for all Habitat ReStore operations and how they relate/contribute to positive customer experience and high-quality operations

Work alongside staff and volunteers to help achieve ReStore goals, using opportunities for mentoring and development

Maintain Approved HFHCV and HFHCV ReStore policies and recommend new policies when appropriate

Other duties as may be deemed appropriate by senior management

Job Requirements

Considerable work experience in store merchandising and operations, preferably in a donated goods environment

Demonstrated ability in managing staff and volunteers in a consistent, positive and safety conscious manner

Familiarity with California and Federal labor laws

A history of successfully adapting to rapidly changing conditions with unexpected shifts in priorities

Advanced PC skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to pass background checks, drug testing, and have a clean DMV record

Ability to work at minimum a five-day schedule with capability to work overtime as necessary

Proficient communication skills with the ability to understand and speak English (Spanish Helpful)

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

A ReStore Manager must have the ability stand, squat, bend, push, pull, while assisting staff and customers load and unload items in and out of their vehicles. Safely handle and organize building materials, furniture and other donated products. Work in all types of weather in non-climate controlled environment. Sit and type at a computer for extended periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Palm Desert, CA 92211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40