Habitat DC-NOVA Job Posting
Position Title: Retail District Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is up to $85,000/year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Reports to: VP of Operations

POSITION OVERVIEW
Directs the operations of three current ReStores that sell a variety of products in order to finance Habitats mission to provide affordable housing for the population of the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. This position is responsible for staffing, sales, marketing, community relations, providing leadership and much more.

This position serves on the organizations Leadership Team and works closely with other department heads.

Compensation and Benefits
Habitat DC-NOVA strives to foster a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment with a dynamic and passionate team that is committed to creating affordable homeownership opportunities for everyone.

The annual salary of this position is up to $85,000/year. Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including healthcare benefits, vision benefits, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with an employer contribution, generous paid time off, and more.

About Habitat DC-NOVA

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA) believes that everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. We help families with low and moderate incomes build strength, stability, and self-reliance by creating and preserving affordable homeownership. While we are best known for building and selling affordable homes, we do so much more: we repair existing homes, mobilize and advocate in support of pro-housing policies and solutions, provide homeowner financial education, and engage thousands of volunteers across the region.

Habitat DC-NOVA ReStore is the retail arm of the affiliate, specializing in the resale of new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building supplies. Store profits help
Habitat DC-NOVA bring together local families, community partners, volunteers, faith- based organizations, companies, and individuals to serve families in need of shelter.
Habitat DC-NOVA launched in 2022 when DC Habitat and Habitat NOVA combined to become a single, regional organization. You can learn more about our work at www.dchabitat.org and www.habitatnova.org.

Essential Duties:

• Select, hires, onboards, trains, and develops all staff.
• Motivates, encourages all staff to contribute their best to the mission of the organization. Keeps the mission in front of staff, customers, vendors, volunteers, and others.
• Creatively manages all operations to maximize marketing efforts in the local community. Works with other department heads on business analytics, marketing strategies and other business applications to increase sales.
• Works closely with store managers, procurement and E-Commerce staff to understand their unique location, regular customers, donors, and volunteers. Always is a team player.
• Works with store managers to acquire high quality merchandise to showcase and sell to bring in the needed revenue to fulfill the mission.
• Works with the VP of Operations to develop policies and procedures needed including HR related policies.
• Collaborates with other Leaders to investigate other sales and marketing opportunities.
• Develops and manages solid customer service strategies.
• Brings all store managers together to leverage their strengths.
• Actively participates in Leadership Team meetings and strategies. Actively participates in organization wide marketing events and celebrations.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to the mission of the organization.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of retail experience with at least 5 as a multi-unit manager (nonprofit, thrift store experience a significant plus).
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills including listing, writing, persuasion, and presentation skills.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage time, materials, hiring and much more.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Proven experience of working with volunteers.
• Demonstrated relationship building skills with staff, customers, vendors, volunteers, and others.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• May require occasional morning, evening, and weekend activities.
• A valid drivers license with a good driving record.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your desired salary to Ivy Johnson at jobs@habitatdcnova.org. Include Retail District Manager in the subject line. You may also apply online via our postings. The deadline for submission is July 31, 2024.

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC & Northern Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person