Shop Assistant at Creative Reuse (Work Study)
Shop Assistant at Creative Reuse (Work Study)
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We value our talented employees and encourage you to grow professionally! If you see an open position that is right for you we encourage you to apply!
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse (PCCR) inspires creativity conservation and community engagement through reuse. Creative Reuse is for everyone! We welcome and embrace difference and we are committed to equity and inclusion. Its important to us that our volunteers board and staff reflect the diversity of our community. Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons of any race ethnicity gender expression orientation ability and age to apply.
Reporting to the Shop Manager the Shop Assistant will work closely with the Materials Coordinator and other Shop Assistants to staff the shop and assist as needed with all areas of the retail operation and organization.
Responsibilities
Staff the retail shop and staff shop events as needed
Operate register answer phone process donations answer questions and provide inspiration
Check and respond to phone messages and relay messages to the appropriate staff
Price and research donations and help plan sales/promotions
Ensure the shop floor is fully and appropriately stocked in cooperation with Materials Coordinator
Create signage for the retail floor and ensure signage is kept up to date appropriate accessible friendly and within the established quirky voice of the PCCR shop
Assist customers with generating creative reuse ideas and with sourcing materials
Clean bathrooms and kitchen sweep mop and vacuum take out trash and recycling etc.
Direct interns and volunteers
Keep communal areas tidy (Magic Room kitchen bathrooms desks donation center warehouse)
Maintain necessary shop records (donations volunteers customer requests discounts etc)
Check and respond to PCCR emails during each shift
Use social media to share pictures and inspirations with the world
Keep shop impeccably organized tidy clean and beautiful
Help with special projects as needed (fundraisers events etc)
Scheme with the Shop Manager regarding the overall vision and awesomeness of the shop
Qualifications
Passion for the environment creativity and community engagement
Familiarity with and interest in fine art and craft materials tools and techniques
Familiarity and interest in the Pittsburgh art scene art history contemporary art the DIY movement craft traditions and creative reuse
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and great multi-tasking abilities
Excellent people skills outgoing personable and with good humor
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and bend reach lift and stand for extended periods
Good grammar spelling and writing abilities
Good handwriting and interest in fostering sign making skills
An eye for design display and pleasing spatial arrangement
Cultural competency and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Money handling mental math and general math skills
Able to manage conflict with grace patience and compassion
Excellent technology and social media skills
Willingness to take other staff members shifts as needed and flexibility with scheduling
Must be able to work weekends and occasional evenings
A perfect candidate for this position is:
Willing to pitch in whenever and however is needed
Professional but also playful
Respectful of deadlines and timelines
Cooperative and collaborative
A self starter who thrives on working independently
Committed to finishing projects swiftly and with quality
Able to maintain a sense of organizational priorities over personal priorities
Unfailingly dependable and honest
Able to easily produce quirky alliteration puns and jokes
Passionate about educating others about reuse and recycling
Committed to recycling reuse and other earth-friendly practices
Passionate about learning new skills
Really really good at talking to all types of people
This is a part-time position. Our work hours are generally 10:30-5:30pm every day of the week with some half-day shifts available. We will work together to develop a great schedule that works for you. Please submit a resume and cover letter.
All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Persons of color women veterans individuals with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age or national origin.
Employment Type
Part-Time
