Assistant Manager

Second Chance Community Store (owned and operated by Strathroy Community Christian School) is seeking a dynamic, high energy, full time Assistant Manager for our store located at 24661 Adelaide Road, Strathroy. This position is physically demanding and requires working on Saturdays.

Who we are:

Second Chance Community Store is a registered charity store and has operated for more than 10 years in our community, selling used appliances, furniture, antiques, house hold décor items and more. We exist to support the operations of Strathroy Community Christian School. We aim to be the first choice in our area by maintaining high standards for the types of goods we sell as well as the customer service we provide. We are a volunteer-supported organization with a few paid staff.

Who we are looking for:

You are a dynamic, energetic, friendly and outgoing individual with great customer service skills, retail management experience, and the ability to work positively with others. You understand and love the culture of thrifting, upcycling and recycling. You are passionate about Christian education, you enjoy people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to assist in leading our volunteer team. You will be assisting the General Manager in all aspects of the daily operation of the store, including, but not limited to:

• Lead and model exemplary customer service
• Good communication skills, detail oriented
• Prioritize safety and safe operating procedures
• Open and closing tasks
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Kijiji) and Word/Excel programs
• Receiving donations, assessing quality and repair needs
• Creative thinking – painting, refinishing, repairing donations, ability to think of and try new ideas
• Pick up and deliveries of furniture and appliances
• Working with and supporting our volunteers and staff
• Valid G license with truck and trailer experience
• Able to submit a police check and clean drivers abstract
• Support the vision and mission of the store organization; which is to support the work of Strathroy Community Christian School and to be good stewards of God’s creation.

The store is open 6 days a week and you will be required to work some Saturdays. You will be on your feet and moving for most of the day. Being able to lift heavy items and moving furniture with proper equipment and lifting techniques is required. 

Compensation is competitive in the industry, and you will qualify for participation in the organization's pension and benefits programs.