MinistryHub is honored to partner with Ingleside Baptist Church in their search for a General Manager (Church Bookstore & Cafe). Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to . Purpose of Position : To lead, develop, and implement a comprehensive ministry designed to ensure that the Ingleside Bookstore & Café supports the overall purposes of Ingleside to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God by providing a setting of authentic welcome to members and guests, encouraging fellowship through excellent hospitality, and providing the best of Gospel resources to meet individual customer needs.
Reports to : Disciple-Making Team Leader
Relates Closely with : Disciple-Making Team, Bookstore Assistant Manager, Bookstore Associates, Operations Team, and other ministerial and office support staff
Key Responsibilities :
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Operations & Supervision: - Develop, strengthen, and encourage healthy relationships within the congregation and community.
- Recruit, train, and schedule Bookstore & Café volunteers and staff to facilitate effective hours of operation.
- Lead Bookstore & Café volunteers and staff to engage ministry opportunities with customers for authentic welcome, gospel centered spiritual conversations, and prayerful recommendations of quality resources.
- Oversee management and/or performance of the day-to-day operations for the Bookstore & Café including seasonal emphases, special orders, stocking, displaying, sales, and customer service, etc.
- Serve as principal liaison to church members and staff regarding resource related issues.
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Purchasing, Inventory Management, & Marketing: - Purchase and track merchandise inventory and supplies.
- Maintain existing Retail Management System (RMS).
- Remain current on industry trends to ensure appropriate gift and product mix, as well as quality literature and resources.
- Oversee and ensure appropriate review and approval for content of all materials carried in the Bookstore product line.
- Develop creative and attractive marketing display strategies for Bookstore merchandise.
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Financial Administration: - Recommend an annual Bookstore & Café Operating Budget within appropriate patterns.
- Ensure good stewardship and fiscal responsibility throughout the Bookstore & Café ministry with a commitment to set and adhere to realistic budgetary goals.
- Insure check requisitions and purchase orders are prepared appropriate for all Bookstore/Café purchases, and reconcile to shipments received and invoice documentation.
- Ensure proper daily/weekly financial processes and procedures
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General Responsibilities: - Attend All Staff meetings and Disciple-Making Team meetings as scheduled
- Be creative in developing new opportunities for ministry.
- Coordinate with other staff leaders to support their ministry areas by utilizing the Café facilities as a ministry and/or meeting venue (when appropriate).
- Provide enhanced ministry support and aggressively strive for the Bookstore to be the primary resource for the purchase of books, media, and other church resources by our congregation and community.
- Establish Bookstore & Café strategic ministry goals and implement objectives in conjunction with the Disciple-Making Team Leader, in line with overall direction from the Lead Pastor's Office.
- Take advantage of conference and training opportunities, as affirmed by the Disciple-Making Team Leader and approved by the Lead Pastor's Office, in order to grow professionally and learn from the experiences of others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Primary Skills Necessary :
- Exceptional relational skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time manager
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Aware of accounting practices
- Good computer and communication skills, including new technologies
- Good judgment
- Excellent marketing eye.
Experience and Education Requirements: - Experience at a leadership level within a retail sales environment.
- Bachelor's degree expected, with theological, business, or marketing focus preferred
Time Required : The Bookstore Ministries General Manager role is a full-time salary position within a ministry environment that values a balance of high expectations and healthy work life margins.