Job Posted: November 27th, 2023
Open until Filled
20 - 24 hours/week (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Starting at $15.50 hour
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Sick Leave / Birthday Holidays / Wellness Stipend
Monthly craft allowance of $25 that expires at the end of each month.
Reports to: Site Executive Director
SCRAP is searching for an energetic and outgoing individual to fill the role of Creative Reuse Specialist. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in a welcoming environment and receiving, processing and managing high quality and safe creative reuse materials for retail. This position will also conduct outreach to local school districts and libraries to generate interest/revenue in programming and teacher training workshops.
SCRAP’s mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community. To fulfill our mission, SCRAP operates a donation-based creative reuse store and education programming.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is well-trained in both the reuse supply/retail and recovery/donations duties and will be scheduled on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to co-lead the volunteer team that day. This position is responsible primarily for providing excellent customer service in a welcoming environment and (as needed) receiving, processing, and managing high quality and safe creative reuse materials for retail. This position will also grow into serving as a primary contact for local schools, libraries and youth groups seeking educational programs and services. In concert with the Site Director, this position will connect with Baltimore City and Baltimore County schools and libraries to develop and promote program offerings and teacher professional development workshops.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Reuse and Donations Operations
Following 90-day successful training in store setting, this position will develop Education Outreach
Qualities
Working Conditions
Expectations of all SCRAP Staff:
Work as part of a team with other staff, volunteers, and programs to fulfill SCRAP’s mission; communicate effectively and focus on good stakeholder relations; greet stakeholders professionally, warmly and helpfully; stay current with the environmental services community and sources of information and referrals for callers and customers; stay current with developments in reuse and recycling, including legislation and availability of recyclable materials markets; when necessary, say “no” tactfully and suggest other community resources to meet appropriate needs; and is an ambassador for SCRAP in the community.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at SCRAP will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. SCRAP does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
If you are interested in joining the creative and fun SCRAP Bmore team, please apply online below with your resume and three references, which must include a former manager or supervisor.
SCRAP Creative Reuse does not discriminate in opportunities, programming, or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, transgender status, or any other status protected by law. SCRAP Creative Reuse is dedicated to a culturally inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from people in marginalized communities.
SCRAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID 93-1270807.
Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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