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Thrift Store Manager
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About the role
Do you have retail management experience and a passion for building community?
IWAV is looking for a permanent, part-time Thrift Store Manager (28 hours/week) to lead our beloved Transitions Thrift Store.
This is more than a retail management role – it’s an opportunity to lead a business with purpose. As the Manager of IWAV’s Transitions Thrift Store, you’ll oversee a thriving social enterprise, foster an inviting space for customers, lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, and support fundraising events. Every purchase and donation helps fund IWAV’s free programs and services, making a direct difference in the lives of people experiencing violence and abuse across the Southern Gulf Islands.
Position Details
- Part-time (28 hours/week)
- $30–$34/hour plus benefits (3 weeks paid vacation, extended health/dental plan, & pension plan)
- Estimated start date: August 4-13, 2026
We’re looking for someone with retail management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and excellent customer service. You can read the whole job description here.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to Theresa Burley at theresa@iwav.org by 4:30pm, July 19, 2026.
Interviews will take place July 20-22.
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About Islanders Working Against Violence
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building safety, stability, and belonging across the Southern Gulf Islands. For more than 30 years, IWAV has provided essential services and housing for women, children, and community members impacted by violence, abuse, and poverty.
Our programs include a 24-hour crisis line, a Transition House for women and children fleeing violence, second-stage housing at The Cedars, outreach and counselling services, and ongoing prevention and education initiatives. We also develop and manage affordable housing to address the root causes of violence and instability—because safe, affordable housing is the foundation of safety and well-being.
IWAV currently operates 74 units of affordable housing at Croftonbrook and is now raising funds to purchase the Norton Road property to expand housing and services even further. Through partnerships, advocacy, and community care, we work toward a future where everyone can live free from violence and fear.
Our vision is a community where all people live safely, freely, and with dignity. Our mission is to support, empower, and advocate for those affected by gender-based violence and housing insecurity, and to lead change that fosters equality, compassion, and connection.
Programs & Services:
- 24/7 Crisis Line and Transition House
- Second-Stage Housing and Outreach Services
- Affordable Housing Development & Management
- Counselling, Advocacy, and Prevention Education
- Community Engagement and Partnerships
Together, we are breaking the cycle of poverty and abuse—creating pathways to safety, healing, and home.