Clear Lake, IA | Full-Time
Thrift Solutions, a division of One Vision Thrift, partners with community thrift stores to pick up excess donated goods, recycle and upcycle items, and support both our own stores and wholesale recycling efforts. Revenue generated through Thrift Solutions directly supports One Vision's mission of empowering people with disabilities.
We are seeking an Operations & Outreach Supervisor to lead daily route operations, support warehouse activities, and build strong partnerships with thrift organizations across Iowa. This role is part operational leader, part relationship-builder, and part ambassador for Thrift Solutions as we continue to grow our network and expand our impact.
Manage daily route planning and long-term logistics to ensure efficient pickup and transport of thrift products.
Drive designated routes-expected to be on the road at least 50% of the time
Oversee the pickup, loading, and delivery of goods to the warehouse.
Identify and recruit new thrift partners to expand our pickup network.
Represent One Vision and Thrift Solutions in a professional, mission-focused manner.
Support growth strategies to increase product volume and meet financial targets.
Collaborate with the Thrift Solutions Manager to optimize warehouse space, workflow, and product processing.
Complete administrative tasks including recordkeeping, sales data analysis, and route documentation.
Work alongside and provide guidance to warehouse team members-responsibilities expected to expand as operations grow.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be 18+ with a valid Iowa driver's license.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights, holidays, or weekends as needed.
Strong communication skills and confidence in sales, outreach, and partnership-building.
Ability to lead and support a productive, collaborative team.
Physically able to lift large items (including furniture), kneel, bend, climb, carry, and walk frequently.
Ability to sit and drive for long periods-up to 7 hours per route
Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; comfort learning inventory and automated systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA forklift certification.
As part of the One Vision team, you will:
Live out our mission and values each day.
Treat all individuals with empathy, dignity, and integrity.
Champion diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Support shared decision-making and collaborative problem-solving.
Demonstrate resilience, growth, curiosity, and teamwork.
Help advance strategic goals and strengthen services for people with disabilities.
All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.
One Vision is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1966, with a mission to stand with and support people with disabilities to pursue their best life.
We proudly serve individuals across Iowa through a variety of person-centered programs and services designed to promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity:
🔹Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | Supportive services that empower individuals to live, learn, and work in their own homes and communities — on their own terms.
🔹Smart Living | Smart Living integrates enabling technology and remote support into our community-based services. This approach enhances independence and community inclusion by prioritizing personalized tech solutions as the first line of support.
🔹Community Employment Services | We help people with disabilities find meaningful employment that reflects their interests and abilities. Our individualized approach ensures each person has a voice in choosing a career path where they can succeed and thrive.
Several One Vision branches help fund and expand our impact by creating inclusive opportunities and promoting positive environmental outcomes.
🔹Thrift Stores | Located in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo, our thrift stores offer quality goods while supporting vital disability services.
🔹Thrift Solutions | Our textile recycling branch partners with over 70 thrift locations, keeping more than 2 million pounds of materials out of landfills annually — supporting sustainability and our mission.
🔹Glen Oaks Community | A 55+ active living community offering rental homes at TimberCrest Apartments or ownership at Terraces Townhomes, providing vibrant, independent living for older adults.
🔹Boyer Pool & Wellness Center | An inclusive wellness space featuring an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gymnasium, walking track, fitness classes, and more — open to the public.
