Turnip Green Creative Reuse
Reuse Support Specialist
Turnip Green Creative Reuse
Job Summary
Turnip Green Creative Reuse is seeking to hire a part-time Reuse Support Specialist who will be trained and will support both aftercare education programs and in the Reuse Center. The Reuse Support Specialist will be a floater in both programs and will be responsible for spreading our mission of “fostering creativity and sustainability through reuse.”
People of color and LGBTQIA+ teachers are encouraged to apply. Spanish or Arabic language fluency is a plus.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
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Take in material donations in the Reuse Center from individuals and businesses and organize using TGCR’s material processing guidelines.
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Assist in ensuring the sales floor is clean and organized.
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Leading a group of 10 – 15 K-4 grade students through all aftercare activities, including meal-time, physical activity, homework help, collaborative projects, and individual art.
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Support creativity kit making by collecting materials in the Reuse Center, organizing materials and assembling kits.
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Communicate with the Diversion Manager and Program Manager on tasks each week.
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Support other Reuse Center and Education operations at Turnip Green Creative Reuse as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Work Ethic:
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Teaching experience in aftercare or public schools
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Preferred customer service experience
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Punctual and devotes energy to students when working in aftercare program
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Working collaboratively with a team
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Flexible and willing to take on program responsibilities as needed
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Creative with reusable materials
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Passion for the environment, art, education, and community engagement
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Clear and constant communicator
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Prepared and forward-thinking
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Consistent and reliable
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Strong organizational and communication skills
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Maintain a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment
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Patient, empathetic, and understanding of students, fellow teaching artists, TGCR staff and members, and other members of our community
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Works well on a team, strengthens community, and furthers our mission
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Accepting and respectful of all demographics and lifestyles
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Can lift 50 pounds
Additional Information
How to Apply
To apply, please submit reuse and cover letter to Diversion Manager, Anya Hudyncia at anya@turnipgreencreativereuse.org
Details
- Date Posted: January 22, 2021
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Other
- Service Area: Arts / Culture
- Salary Range: $14.00 per hour
- Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00-6:00pm