What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Shop Coordinator - East Coast position at Mennonite Central Committee?
Job Synopsis
This position provides support and services to all MCC East Coast thrift shops who annually contribute more than $3 million to the ministries of MCC. The person in this position is expected to assist with problem solving in daily shop operations, assist in volunteer recruitment and engagement, to advocate for and be a resource in board development and sound policies and to nurture manager skill development, while offering and promoting MCC Thrift Shop Network resources, all resulting in consistent annual growth in net income. This person also acts as a liaison between MCC and East Coast thrift shops, communicating regularly the shops, issues, needs and feedback to MCC and MCC's mission and use of funds to the shop.
Qualifications
Organizational values and culture : All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential :
- Bachelors degree with no specific area of study; business, economics, management preferred.
- One to three years managerial and networking experience.
- Two to four years experience in retail or similar marketing and merchandising industry.
- Proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office and DonorPerfect or related CRM software.
- Financial literacy, including budgeting, or willingness to learn.
- Financial skills needed for budgeting, ability to set goals, organizational competency for planning and implementing actions to meet goals and good communication and relational skills.
- Employment eligibility : Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).
Preferred :
Anti-oppression commitment : MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC.
Safeguarding commitment : All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
This job description is designed to be a thorough list of the employee's responsibilities. It may not be an exhaustive list of duties, particularly for short-term duties that may arise. This Job Description will be reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure recurring and routine duties are included in this job description.
Key Responsibilities
Specific Tasks and Duties :
Relationship Building and Networking for Fundraising Development 75%
Education Training on Best Practices 25%
Relationship building / networking for Fundraising and Development Purposes
Education / training on best practices :
Other duties as assigned on a temporary basis.
Travel expectations : Up to 50% travel with less than 30 nights away per year. Travel is mostly within the East Coast but once or twice a year to other regions in the US. It would be rare, but travel might include Canada.
Physical activity / demands : There is an occasional need for ascending or descending stairs / ladders or the like, moving about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another, light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds, operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Constant remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
Supervision : No supervisory responsibilities.
