Vice President Retail Operations
Idaho Youth Ranch
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Boise, ID
Contract type: Full time
Description
Our Mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by offering accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.
So, who are we?
Idaho Youth Ranch is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and families to build brighter futures. For nearly 70 years, we’ve provided critical support through counseling, therapy, residential care, and job readiness programs that help young people overcome challenges and thrive. Our social enterprises, including a network of thrift stores across Idaho, fund vital services and serve as training grounds where youth and staff can grow skills, confidence, and community connections. Guided by our values of Relationships, Commitment, Growth, Compassion, Transparency, and Joy, we believe in creating opportunities for every young person to discover their potential and succeed.
Are you looking to make a difference?
The Vice President of Retail Operations (Social Enterprises) provides leadership, strategy, and oversight for all Idaho Youth Ranch social enterprise operations, most notably our thrift stores, distribution operations and vehicle sales, which both generate revenue and create opportunities for training and growth. As a key organizational leader, the VP ensures our business operations are financially sound, mission-driven, and aligned with the organization’s values. This role is about balancing strong retail and business management with a passion for using enterprise as a tool for social impact.
How will you impact our mission?
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In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment, just to name a few.
Why unite with us?
Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where relationships are the foundation. We are all committed to the same mission, where growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show compassion, where trust guides us to transparency, and above all, where joy sustains us.
As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.
Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer
Our Mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by offering accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.
So, who are we?
Idaho Youth Ranch is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and families to build brighter futures. For nearly 70 years, we’ve provided critical support through counseling, therapy, residential care, and job readiness programs that help young people overcome challenges and thrive. Our social enterprises, including a network of thrift stores across Idaho, fund vital services and serve as training grounds where youth and staff can grow skills, confidence, and community connections. Guided by our values of Relationships, Commitment, Growth, Compassion, Transparency, and Joy, we believe in creating opportunities for every young person to discover their potential and succeed.
Are you looking to make a difference?
The Vice President of Retail Operations (Social Enterprises) provides leadership, strategy, and oversight for all Idaho Youth Ranch social enterprise operations, most notably our thrift stores, distribution operations and vehicle sales, which both generate revenue and create opportunities for training and growth. As a key organizational leader, the VP ensures our business operations are financially sound, mission-driven, and aligned with the organization’s values. This role is about balancing strong retail and business management with a passion for using enterprise as a tool for social impact.
How will you impact our mission?
- Strategic Leadership
- Shape and guide the vision, strategy, and performance of IYR’s social enterprises.
- Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to align enterprise growth with organizational goals.
- Model and nurture IYR’s culture and values across all enterprise operations.
- Business & Operations Oversight
- Lead all aspects of our multi-unit thrift store & retail operations, distribution, eCommerce and vehicle sales teams to ensure consistent customer experience and mission alignment.
- Manage P&L accountability, budgeting and retail analytics to ensure a sustainable social enterprise model.
- Create scalable systems, controls, and processes to support long-term success.
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
- Mission Integration
- Collaborate with programs leadership to expand youth training, employee development, and other mission-focused initiatives within social enterprises.
- Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to maximize donor, shopper, and community engagement through our enterprise sites.
- Position stores and enterprises as ambassadors for IYR’s mission.
- People & Culture
- Build a people-centered, growth-oriented workplace for staff and volunteers.
- Recruit, mentor, and empower team members to succeed personally and professionally.
- Lead the Social Enterprise committee, engaging volunteers and community supporters in sustaining a strong business model.
Required
- Solid knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
- Strong track record in business leadership, preferably 10+ years.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to IYR’s values: Relationships, Commitment, Growth, Compassion, Transparency, and Joy.
- Experience with strategic planning and execution.
- Experience with point-of-sale systems (POS), retail analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general business technology.
- Bachelor’s degree with significant business leadership experience, or a master’s degree in a business-related field.
- Executive experience in retail or social enterprise management.
In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment, just to name a few.
Why unite with us?
Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where relationships are the foundation. We are all committed to the same mission, where growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show compassion, where trust guides us to transparency, and above all, where joy sustains us.
As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.
Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer
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