Scrap PDX Reuse Supply Specialist

REUSE SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Full-time Position | Portland, OR

Job Title: Reuse Specialist
Department: Portland Creative Reuse Center
Overtime Eligible: Non-Exempt
$15/hour
32-40 hours per week
Benefits: PTO, monthly craft allowance, paid holidays (including paid birthday), health insurance reimbursement after 90 days
Reports to: Site Leader
Supervises: N/A

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in a welcoming environment. This includes cashiering, pricing inventory, organizing, and assisting in accepting material donations. This position is well-trained in the reuse supply/retail duties as well as in donation intake. This is a full-time position that will require regularly working at least one weekend day.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provide a joyous experience to all visitors, guests and volunteers

  • Operation of SCRAP Point of Sale software (Square)

  • Opening and closing duties as assigned by Site Leader

  • Pricing of donated inventory

  • Maintain a clean and shoppable environment by sorting, stocking and organizing store displays

  • Answer questions and direct guests as needed

  • Inculcate a culture of welcoming, warmth and positive energy

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Attend all required staff meetings

  • Assist as scheduled in donation intake and processing

  • Advise and assist in store display and promotional activities

  • Guide, delegate and support SCRAP volunteers

  • Remain knowledgeable on current donation acceptance guidelines

  • Act as an ambassador for SCRAP in the community

Expectations of all SCRAP Staff

  • Work as part of a team with other staff, programs, volunteers and Board of Directors to fulfill SCRAP’s mission

  • Communicate effectively and focus on good stakeholder relations

  • Stay current with the environmental services community and sources of information and referral for callers and customers

  • Stay current with developments in recycling and reuse, including legislation and availability of recyclable materials markets

Working Conditions

  • Frequent lifting of up to 50lbs

  • Bending, stooping and climbing appropriate step ladders

  • Occasional dirty and dusty work environment

  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time


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