Part Time Manager - Our Daily Threads
The role of the Manager of Our Daily Threads is to oversee the daily operations including the management and supervision of employees (residents) who will operate Our Daily Threads Thrift Store. The store will be staffed exclusively by formerly homeless men and women, requiring training, mentoring and coaching. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to the supervision, scheduling, training & mentoring of staff, performing administrative & accounting procedures, inventory control, providing experience & training in retail, and customer service, organizing of special events (e.g. clearance sales), publicity / marketing of overall store. Spearhead business improvement efforts (e.g. re-branding, marketing), keeping ODT in compliance with all Health Department regulations. Work with others in the development of the "canteen" component to sell beverages and snacks.
Qualified candidates must have:
- A high school diploma or GED;
- A minimum of 1 year related experience in a retail environment;
- Prior management or supervision experience;
- Excellent organizational, planning, verbal, written and interpersonal skills;
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
- Strong math skills and knowledge of Quick Books preferred;
- The ability to work independently and function as an integral part of a team;
- Interest in working in social enterprises, peer/resident run business;
- Experience working with adult, non-traditional workers and a diverse population.
Schedule: 15 hours per week Location: 1515 Fairmount Avenue
Please address all employment inquires to:
Project H.O.M.E.
Director of HR
1515 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia , PA 19130
- or email to work@projecthome.org
(please send all attachments as Microsoft Word® documents) - or fax information to: (215) 382-7633.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we are unable to personally acknowledge the receipt and status of each one. After a resume is received, it is reviewed and, if appropriate, routed to the hiring department for further consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The recruitment process may take four or more weeks due to the specific nature of each position's requirements.
Project H.O.M.E. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, or veteran status.
