STUDENT-FWS-Finger Lakes ReUse Inc.

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes ReUse, Inc. is a nonprofit community organization committed to reducing waste, relieving poverty, and teaching green job skills through reuse activities. This position will perform general operational tasks at our ReUse Center – where we retail gently used, affordable, quality furniture, household items, clothing, building materials, computers, and electronics. Staff are exposed to a wide range of donated materials and gain hands-on experience in a community-based ReUse Center. Over time, they can develop deeper skills and knowledge and specialize in an area that interests them, such as building materials, clothing or rare books. The work includes interacting with customers and contributing to the day-to day operations of a mission-driven organization. We keep millions of items in local use and out of the waste stream each year! Finger Lakes ReUse is a charitable non-profit organization with a triple-bottom mission to enhance community, economy and environment through reuse. We work to engage diverse representation from the community in reuse activities and to serve as a model organization for other communities, contributing to local poverty relief, waste reduction and providing meaningful work opportunities at all skill levels. Finger Lakes ReUse operates two locations open daily to the public (the Cayuga ReUse Center – 2309 N Triphammer Rd and the Ithaca ReUse Center – 214 Elmira Rd). All locations feature quality household items, furniture, refurbished electronics, building materials and more at affordable prices. Purchases help support community programs including the ReSET job training program, eCenter computer refurbishment and repair program and the ReUse Materials Access Program, providing materials to local people facing crisis. Finger Lakes ReUse values safety, resourcefulness, and respect above all else and the ReUse and Circular Economy Assistant is responsible for supporting these values and carrying out all aspects of retail operations.

Requirements

This is an entry-level position.
Ability to lift up to 25 lb.

Responsibilities

Operate register and provide excellent customer service to a diverse public.
Accept donations from the public, both receiving and processing (loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning and pricing materials).
Provide support in retail (display unique finds and organize merchandise).
Custodial support (cleaning, sweeping, mopping, etc.).
Other operational assistance as needed.
Deliver excellent customer service, demonstrating respect and creating positive interactions with customers and donors.
Provide support and demonstrate resourcefulness in the sorting, cleaning, assessing, pricing and merchandising of products.
Accurately and professionally perform cash register sales (when applicable).
Safely load, unload and move furniture, building materials and other merchandise (when applicable).
Contribute to positive working relationships with coworkers, including employees, volunteers and trainees.