Reuse Retail Associate

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OVERVIEW? The most creative and sustainably-minded place you'll ever work

• Engage with ReCraft's guests
• Keep shop running and magical
• Collaborate as a team

? $15/hour starting; $16.50/hour after 90 days + growth? 18-27 hours/week including Saturdays

ABOUT US ReCraft Creative Reuse Center (@recraftgvl) connects creative people with reusable materials. As a 501c3 nonprofit, our mission is to promote artistic expression, environmental education, and community resourcefulness through creative reuse.

In ReCraft's shop at 2439 Laurens Rd in Greenville, creative materials are generously donated by businesses and households, sorted by our fluffle of amazing volunteers, and sold back to the public at highly accessible prices. Additionally, our programming provides hands-on opportunities for the community to develop creative and sustainable thinking.

Key Responsibilities ENGAGE WITH GUESTS

• Greet, orient, and assist guests (kids and adults!) in a friendly, positive manner
• Provide exceptional customer service in store and at register
• Support meaningful volunteer & event activities
• Process point-of-sale payments accurately

KEEP SHOP RUNNING & MAGICAL

• Price and stock merchandise, curating inspiring displays
• Maintain working knowledge of merchandise
• Maintain shop tidiness, cleanliness, and organization

COLLABORATE AS A TEAM

• Work independently to balance multiple priorities
• Learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment
• Communicate honestly and collaborate effectively as a team

Personal Qualifications VALUES

• Commitment to the arts, sustainability, and community empowerment

REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED: 1 year of customer-facing or retail work experience
• PREFERRED: Bilingual in Spanish and English
• PREFERRED: Deep product knowledge / personal experience in one or more material areas (arts & crafts, fabric, fiber, papercraft etc)

SKILLS

• Friendly and outgoing attitude, in group and one-on-one settings
• Team player and effective communicator
• Counting, math, and cash handling
• Technologically adept (Square POS, Google Workspace, PC, iPad)

Physical Requirements of ReCraft's Work Environment Current shift hours are 9:30 am - 6:30 pm, Wednesday - Saturday with a 1 hour paid lunch. This position will likely work Wed, Thu, and Sat.

? Ability to reliably be on time? Ability to work 18-27 hours weekly, including Saturdays? Ability to stand for long periods? Ability to bend and crouch, lifting up to 25 pounds? We encourage staff to be current with DHEC-recommended Covid & Flu vaccinations

Wages & Benefits ? $15/hour during 90-day training period, increase to $16.50/hour after 90 days? Paid Time Off & Paid Wellness Time Off after 90 days? Quarterly opportunities for increased pay and merit-based promotion? 30% employee discount? Additional pay opportunities during special events? Our mission; your wardrobe and style

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. ReCraft Creative Reuse Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 27 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Please describe why you'd be a good fit for this position. If you'd like to write more, please submit a cover letter with your resume.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• customer-facing or retail: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person