About the role
About the Organization
More Than Words (MTW) is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. By working as a team to manage their own retail and online used book business and community space, youth develop the employment skills, leadership, and self-confidence they need to successfully transition to adulthood.
MTW is an exemplary organization that has continually held up a mirror to identify areas for improvement and accountability; that ethic is part of the culture and fabric of MTW and it extends to our commitment to ensure our staff and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity and lived experiences of the young adults we are privileged to serve. People of color are highly encouraged to apply.
The Opportunity
More Than Words seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Business Training Coordinator to support operations in order to deepen and grow MTW. This position provides a hands-on, real-world opportunity to apply business acumen in the daily operations and strategic growth of a nonprofit social enterprise. The Business Training Coordinator will support oversight of all aspects of the store and online businesses including maximizing profitability, training, inventory management, marketing, merchandising and events.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee Shifts to Meet Financial Goals:
* Oversee all safety, policies and procedures to open and/or close the store on specific days
* Lead a shift of 2-6 youth to ensure success of all business activities: serve customers, execute projects & events, and fill online orders
* Continually monitor and improve systems to meet revenue benchmarks for the store and online
Train Youth Employees:
* Work alongside youth to provide ongoing training, feedback and support for youth to improve performance
* Hold youth employees accountable for all safety, policies and performance including attendance, punctuality, professionalism and efficiency with tasks on shift
Key Qualifications:
* GED or High School Diploma
* Transitioned from MTW at least 2 years prior to apply for this position
* Be at least 21 years of age
* Have at least 1+ years of retail and online bookselling experience and a proven ability to inspire and compel others to exceed expectations
* Have successful experience teaching, training or supervising new learners, and a talent for empowering and engaging others to work together to achieve goals
* Should be able to provide great customer-service and possess a technological aptitude, and have a desire to achieve business goals
* Be consistently moving towards educational outcomes
* Be able to regularly lift boxes weighing approximately 25 lbs.
* Be able to follow through on commitments
* High-energy person who enjoys teaching others, hitting goals, and working in a fast-paced environment
Schedule: Thursdays and Fridays 10AM – 8 PM, and Saturdays 9AM - 5PM (schedules are set rotations but are subject to change with notice to ensure coverage of business needs; nights and weekends are required). This is a 6-month position, with the potential to renew after evaluating at the end of the 6-month period.
Compensation: $24.00 per hour, with a maximum of 29 hours per week.
To apply: Please include both resume and a cover letter.
All of MTW’s sites are commuter friendly and are conveniently located near public transportation.
Background Checks
More Than Words requires all staff, service members, volunteers, board members and youth over 18 years of age to undergo background checks. More Than Words is a CORI friendly organization and reviews CORIs on a case-by-case basis.
MTW EEO Statement
MTW is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces and encourages applicants of every background. The organization's policy regarding equal employment opportunity means that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action, and termination will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
Compensation: $24.00 per hour