Job Posted: December 23, 2024
We are currently accepting applications for this position. Our team will begin reaching out to selected candidates for interviews in early-January. 

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply soon. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our organization in the near future!

Reuse & Education Specialist - Ann Arbor, Michigan

18 - 32 hours/week (potential for full time)
Starting at $15.00 hour
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Sick Leave / Birthday Holiday / Wellness Benefit
Monthly craft allowance of $25 that expires at the end of each month. 

Reports to: Site Director 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position is well-trained in all SCRAP departments including but not limited to the reuse supply/retail store, the educational department, and recovery/donations duties. They will be primarily scheduled in the reuse supply/retail store and educational programming in any given week dependent upon the needs of the organization. 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 role will be a liaison and cultivate partnerships between SCRAP’s educational programming and their local community. Additionally, if needed this role will be able to provide fast paced sorting and organization and/or physical support to the donations department and will be expected to engage in frequent heavy lifting over the course of a shift. The Site Executive Director or designee will determine the scheduling needs for maximum efficiency.   

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. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Reuse and Donations Operations 

• Providing excellent customer service 
• Ensuring customers are greeted professionally, warmly and helpfully 
• Retail cashiering 
• Opening/closing store as scheduled 
• Inventory pricing 
• Sort, stock, and organize sections 
• Maintaining a clean and orderly shopping environment 
• Assisting with display and promotions 
• Offering creative advice as requested 
• Maintaining high quality standards for handling materials 
• Helping direct volunteers to ensure safe and efficient use of time 
• Providing excellent customer relations while receiving materials 
• Staying current on what materials are accepted  
• Using appropriate protocol in processing received materials 
• Using appropriate pricing protocol as directed by the Site Executive Director or designee 
• Stock items according to accepted protocol onto the floor or back stock area 
• Working with Reuse Supply Manager to develop efficient systems for materials processing 
• Maintaining high quality standards for handling materials 
• Help direct materials volunteers to ensure safe and efficient processing 

Other Duties  

• Special projects and other duties as needed and assigned by Site Director or Education Director 

Education Operations:  

• Lead, manage, and teach SCRAP Educational Programs including Field Trips (at SCRAP), SCRAP at School(s), Teacher Trainings, Camp SCRAP, Birthday Parties, Scouting Outings, and other educational activities in/from the creative reuse center. 
• Lead/Join Workshops and Events - Host family-friendly craft workshops at SCRAP or other places in the community (Craft workshops, Crafternoons, Craft & Drink, etc.).  
• Maintain an organized and ready-to-use SCRAP studio space. 
• Creating and developing a new or rotating set of lessons and projects both to continually engage return students and to reflect updates in inventory, sustainability best practices, and student aptitude.    
• Outreach - Promote education program offerings to schools, educators, and the community.  
• Safety - Complete Incident Report per protocol and ensure compliance with safety guidelines for use of education space and all activities for participants and leaders.  

Qualifications: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats 
• Great organizational skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively to a large group  
• Positive classroom management skills  
• Art/creative experience with a variety of media  
• Ability to lead art projects with students of varying ability  
• Availability to work weekends/school breaks as needed for SCRAP events 
• Demonstrated reliability and dedication in the workplace 

Preferred Qualities/Abilities: 

• One year experience working or volunteering with children  
• Current driver's license and a vehicle to aid in transporting education materials to and from schools and other settings. 
• University credits in education, childhood development, school administration, art therapy, or a related field. 
• Lesson planning experience.   

Working Conditions: 

• A high frequency of unassisted heavy moving of items (up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis per shift) 
• Position oneself to bending, stooping and climbing 
• Being in a stationary position (standing, sitting or walking) for extended periods of times 
• Weekend schedule availability  

Qualities: 

• Must have a passion for SCRAP’s Mission 
• Must have a commitment to reuse and some knowledge of the reuse sector 
• Must have a passion for arts accessibility and removing barriers to participation in creation  
• Must be capable of physical labor, fast paced movement, standing, heavy lifting, and materials processing with a variety of materials and types of material donations 
• Highly organized with regards to inventory, materials, and sorting 

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, appearance or any other status protected by law or by SCRAPs values. 

If you are interested in joining the creative and fun SCRAP team, please apply through the application link and include a cover letter, resume, and three references, which must include a former manager or supervisor. 

Job Posted: December 30, 2024
We are currently accepting applications for this position. Our team will begin reaching out to selected candidates for interviews in January. 

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply soon. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our organization in the near future!

Creative Reuse Center Coordinator (B-more location) 

32 hours/week (Wednesday - Sunday availability a must) 
Starting at $16.75 hour 
Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave / Paid Holidays 
Monthly craft allowance of $25 that expires at the end of each month. 

Reports to: Director of Site  

SCRAP is searching for an energetic and outgoing individual to fill the role of Creative Reuse Center Coordinator. Providing excellent customer service in a welcoming environment and receiving, processing and managing high quality and safe creative reuse materials for retail. 

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 responsible for the overall retail operations and the supply of creative reuse materials to the customer base, while providing excellent customer service in a welcoming environment. This position will serve as the point person for store staff and set priorities based on the needs of the store. The Reuse Coordinator will work closely with the Donations Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Education Coordinator and/or Site Director to ensure that all organizational needs are reached. Depending on the site size of operations, this role may or may not have additional oversight over the volunteer, donation and/or education programs if there is not a coordinator presence at the location.  

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Retail Operations 

• Maintains a customer-focused perspective with the goals of increasing store sales and use of SCRAP programs and service offerings and broadening customer base  
• Establishes, creates, and maintains store design, display and layout  
• Ensures availability of point–of-purchase displays and collateral materials  
• Establishes, reviews, and updates reused inventory pricing, sales, and availability 
• Projects sales and assists in the budgeting process 
• Works closely with the Volunteer program staff on recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of volunteers (in store and off-site at events). Depending on the store operations size, lead the volunteer department. 
• Partners with Education Team to help the rest of the SCRAP team stay aware of scheduled education events and materials needs. 
• Works closely with the Donations department to maintain and communicate a current list of new and accepted items needed in the store. Depending on the store operations size, lead the donations department. 
• Supports Online Store staff with material flow, pricing, and filling orders when needed. 
• Ensures consistency of promotions and marketing at the register and throughout store (i.e. weekly sales, merchandising, etc.) 
• Performs (or supervises the performance of) a variety of retail-related duties including receipt and handling of materials, maintaining store inventory and back stock, assisting customers, operating the cash register, balancing cash drawer, overseeing opening/closing cash register procedures, making bank deposits, recording statistics, and answering store phone/voicemail inquiries 

Other Duties   

• Special projects and other duties as needed and assigned by Site Director 

Staff Leadership 

• Assists in selection of the Reuse Supply staff with Director 
• Trains and supervises personnel in Reuse Supply retail operations 
• Acts as the point person for specialists working in the Creative Reuse Center when there is no Site Director available 
• Depending on the store operations size, may schedule staff to meet Reuse Supply needs 
• Promptly informs the Site Executive Director of potential personnel and/or customer concerns and issues 
• Maintains a positive and productive culture in the store and materials recovery area  
• Serves as a peer leader among the team and sets expectations and priorities for staff  
• Offers creative advice as requested 
• Meets regularly with other staff, Coordinators, Managers, and Director to communicate, coordinate, and support other departments. 

Metrics and Reporting 

• Maintains Records and Metrics designated by Site Director (ie. weekly/monthly reports, incident reports, etc.) 
• Collaborates with Site Director in preparing monthly report of store. 

Customer Service 

• Communicates effectively to all stakeholders 
• Ensures customers and donors are greeted in a professional, warm and helpful manner 
• Positively represents SCRAP at all times with all stakeholders 
• Reflects and communicates the values of our nonprofit organization related to communications with a variety of stakeholders (customers, financial donors, National Board members, SCRAP staff, volunteers, media, and influential members of the community) 

Materials Acquisition 

• Supports donations programming that may include Fill Minds Not Landfills to determine/prioritize most desirable materials 
• Works with the Leadership Team to determine and communicate policies about materials acquisition with volunteers, customers, and public donors 
• Consistently solicits information from customers about materials they seek, desire, have access to, and maintains a system of communication and organization to effectively use this information 
• Works closely with Donations to support high material flow from donations onto the sales floor (including supporting retail staff materials processing at the register). 

Information and Referral 

• Stays current with the environmental services community and sources of information and referral for callers and customers 
• Stays current with developments in recycling and reuse, including legislation and availability of recyclable materials markets 

Collaboration 

• Contributes expertise in reuse, materials, creativity, and flow to SCRAP Reuse Supply operation 
• Is open to participating in community events (on- and off-site) through education or donations departments 

Working Conditions 

• A high frequency of unassisted heavy moving of items (up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis per shift) 
• Position oneself to bend, stoop and/or climb 
• Stay in a stationary position (either standing, working, or sitting) for extended periods of times 
• Working in hot and cold climates 

Qualities  

• Must have a passion for SCRAP’s mission  
• Must have an understanding of the creative reuse sector  
• Must have a commitment to reuse  
• Must be an exceptional team player who exercises independent judgment and can work independently or with a team  
• Must be highly organized, have exceptional time-management skills, be self-driven/starting and reliable  
• Emotional intelligence  
• Experience creating and maintaining operational manuals  
• Schedule flexibility (especially availability during the weekends) 

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, appearance or any other status protected by law or by SCRAPs values. 

If you are interested in joining the creative and fun SCRAP team, please apply below and submit your application, cover letter, resume, and three references, which must include a former manager or supervisor. 

Job Posted: December 30, 2024
We are currently accepting applications for this position. Our team will begin reaching out to selected candidates for interviews in January. 

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply soon. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our organization in the near future!

Donations Coordinator - Portland Oregon

32+ hours/week - Weekend availability is required.
Starting at $18.50 hour 
Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave / Paid Holidays /Wellness Benefit
Monthly craft allowance of $25 that expires at the end of each month. 

Reports to: Site Executive Director and/or CRC Manager 

Leadership Role: Member of the Leadership Team with the Creative Reuse Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. 

Direct Reports: None 

Supervisory Duties: Supervises the daily activities of the Donations team 

SCRAP is searching for an energetic and outgoing individual to fill the role of Donations Coordinator. 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 and Online Stores.   

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 responsible for receiving and processing donated materials. This position provides oversight for the retail operations and the supply of creative reuse materials for our customers. They will provide excellent customer service in a welcoming environment. The person in this role works closely with the Site Executive Director and Creative Reuse Center Coordinators to strategize best practices for the store and materials processing and works closely with the other team members and volunteers to ensure that the Reuse and Recovery operations run smoothly. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Donations Operations 

Materials Acquisition 

• In collaboration with the Director and staff members the Donations Coordinator determines/prioritizes most desirable materials 
• Works with the Director to determine and communicate policies about materials acquisition with volunteers, customers, and public donors 
• Consistently solicits information from customers about materials they seek, desire, have access to, and maintains a system of communication and organization to effectively use this information 
• Helping sustain and build the Fill Minds Not Landfills business donation and community outreach program, including overseeing/doing off-site donation pick-ups and building business and community relationships  

Materials Receiving, Processing, and Pricing 

• Provides excellent customer relations while receiving materials 
• Works in the Reuse and Recovery area on the most donation-heavy days 
• Stays current on what materials are accepted and coordinates keeping the list updated on the website and with team notifications 
• Uses appropriate protocol in sorting received materials  
• With Site Executive Director, Creative Reuse Center Coordinator, and Education staff- determine most desirable materials 
• Maintains high quality standards for handling materials 
• Helps direct materials volunteers to ensure safe and efficient processing 
• Trains other staff and selected volunteers to competently receive and process material donations 
• Oversees pricing protocol with Site Executive Director and Creative Reuse Center Coordinators 
• Ensures that pricing is quick, accurate and appropriate to the item, volume, desirability, market-value, availability and is based on the SCRAP Pricing Guide (making strategic adjustments for the site) 

Staff Leadership 

• Trains and supervises personnel in donation operations 
• Acts as the point person for specialists working in the donations area 
• Maintains a positive and productive culture in the donations area 
• Serves as a peer leader among the team and sets expectations and priorities for staff; and offers creative advice as requested. 

Metrics and Reporting 

• Maintains and prepares Reports, Records and Metrics designated by Site Executive Director and/or  Creative Reuse Center Coordinators 
• With the Site Executive Director, projects sales and assists in the budgeting processes 

Reuse Center 

• When covering the counter/register, maintains positive customer focus 
• With other staff, promotes store sales, store design, display and layout, reuse inventory pricing, training, and supervision of volunteers 
• Helps to ensure consistency of promotions and marketing at the register and throughout store 
• Ensures posts from the Donations team are posted on social media  

Customer Service 

• Communicates effectively to all stakeholders 
• Ensures customers and donors are greeted in a professional, warm and helpful manner 
• Positively represents SCRAP at all times with all stakeholders 
• Reflects and communicates the values of our nonprofit organization related to communications with a variety of stakeholders (customers, financial donors, National Board members, SCRAP staff, volunteers, media and influential members of the community) 

Other Duties  

• Special projects or other duties as needed and assigned by Site Director 

Working Conditions 

• A high frequency of unassisted heavy moving of items (up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis per shift) 
• Position oneself to bending, stooping and climbing 
• Being in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for extended periods of times 
• Working in hot and cold climates 

Qualities  

• Must have a passion for SCRAP’s mission 
• Must have an understanding of the creative reuse sector  
• Must have a commitment to reuse  
• Must be an exceptional team player who exercises independent judgment and can work independently or with a team  
• Must be highly organized, have exceptional time-management skills and reliable  
• Emotional intelligence  
• Experience creating and maintaining operational manuals  
• Must have a valid driver’s license 

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, appearance or any other status protected by law or by SCRAPs values. 

If you are interested in joining the creative and fun SCRAP team, please apply below and submit the application, cover letter, resume, and three references, which must include a former manager or supervisor. 

Job Posted: December 23, 2024
We are currently accepting applications for this position. Our team will begin reaching out to selected candidates for interviews in January. 

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply soon. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our organization in the near future!

Reuse & Education Specialist - Richmond, Virginia

15 - 32 hours/week (potential for full time)
Starting at $15.00 hour
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Sick Leave / Birthday Holiday / Wellness Benefit
Monthly craft allowance of $25 that expires at the end of each month. 

Reports to: Site Director 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position is well-trained in all SCRAP departments including but not limited to the reuse supply/retail store, the educational department, and recovery/donations duties. They will be primarily scheduled in the reuse supply/retail store and educational programming in any given week dependent upon the needs of the organization. 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 role will be a liaison and cultivate partnerships between SCRAP’s educational programming and their local community. Additionally, if needed this role will be able to provide fast paced sorting and organization and/or physical support to the donations department and will be expected to engage in frequent heavy lifting over the course of a shift. The Site Executive Director or designee will determine the scheduling needs for maximum efficiency.   

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. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Reuse and Donations Operations 

• Providing excellent customer service 
• Ensuring customers are greeted professionally, warmly and helpfully 
• Retail cashiering 
• Opening/closing store as scheduled 
• Inventory pricing 
• Sort, stock, and organize sections 
• Maintaining a clean and orderly shopping environment 
• Assisting with display and promotions 
• Offering creative advice as requested 
• Maintaining high quality standards for handling materials 
• Helping direct volunteers to ensure safe and efficient use of time 
• Providing excellent customer relations while receiving materials 
• Staying current on what materials are accepted  
• Using appropriate protocol in processing received materials 
• Using appropriate pricing protocol as directed by the Site Executive Director or designee 
• Stock items according to accepted protocol onto the floor or back stock area 
• Working with Reuse Supply Manager to develop efficient systems for materials processing 
• Maintaining high quality standards for handling materials 
• Help direct materials volunteers to ensure safe and efficient processing 

Other Duties  

• Special projects and other duties as needed and assigned by Site Director or Education Director 

Education Operations:  

• Lead, manage, and teach SCRAP Educational Programs including Field Trips (at SCRAP), SCRAP at School(s), Teacher Trainings, Camp SCRAP, Birthday Parties, Scouting Outings, and other educational activities in/from the creative reuse center. 
• Lead/Join Workshops and Events - Host family-friendly craft workshops at SCRAP or other places in the community (Craft workshops, Crafternoons, Craft & Drink, etc.).  
• Maintain an organized and ready-to-use SCRAP studio space. 
• Creating and developing a new or rotating set of lessons and projects both to continually engage return students and to reflect updates in inventory, sustainability best practices, and student aptitude.    
• Outreach - Promote education program offerings to schools, educators, and the community.  
• Safety - Complete Incident Report per protocol and ensure compliance with safety guidelines for use of education space and all activities for participants and leaders.  

Qualifications: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats 
• Great organizational skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively to a large group  
• Positive classroom management skills  
• Art/creative experience with a variety of media  
• Ability to lead art projects with students of varying ability  
• Availability to work weekends/school breaks as needed for SCRAP events 
• Demonstrated reliability and dedication in the workplace 

Preferred Qualities/Abilities: 

• One year experience working or volunteering with children  
• Current driver's license and a vehicle to aid in transporting education materials to and from schools and other settings. 
• University credits in education, childhood development, school administration, art therapy, or a related field. 
• Lesson planning experience.   

Working Conditions: 

• A high frequency of unassisted heavy moving of items (up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis per shift) 
• Position oneself to bending, stooping and climbing 
• Being in a stationary position (standing, sitting or walking) for extended periods of times 
• Weekend schedule availability  

Qualities: 

• Must have a passion for SCRAP’s Mission 
• Must have a commitment to reuse and some knowledge of the reuse sector 
• Must have a passion for arts accessibility and removing barriers to participation in creation  
• Must be capable of physical labor, fast paced movement, standing, heavy lifting, and materials processing with a variety of materials and types of material donations 
• Highly organized with regards to inventory, materials, and sorting 

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, appearance or any other status protected by law or by SCRAPs values. 

If you are interested in joining the creative and fun SCRAP team, please apply through the application link and include a cover letter, resume, and three references, which must include a former manager or supervisor.