Position Opening: E-Commerce & Social Media Lead/Retail Sales Associate
Hours: 30 hours/week
Work Schedule: To be determined; weekend availability required
Pay: $18/hour
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Start Date: Late July/Early August
Benefits: Paid sick leave, paid personal leave, Oregon Saves retirement program, no
medical benefits.
Position Description:
ReClaim It! (RCI) is a retail store operated by Cracked Pots, Inc (CP) a non-profit environmental arts organization devoted to waste reduction. The store sells objects and materials rescued from the waste stream, in order to inspire people to reuse and reimagine them. This position reports directly to the Store Manager, and works cooperatively with store staff and RCI store volunteers.
Duties of E-Commerce Lead/Social Media Lead/Retail Sales Associate:
This position will encompass two roles: E-commerce team lead and retail sales associate. The E-Commerce/Social Media lead is responsible for maintaining our robust and successful on line sales/social media program for selling items; reaching a broader customer market through a variety of online platforms, and creating store recognition through postings on a variety of social media outlets. The Sales associate aspect of the job encompasses the typical duties in a retail shop--helping customers and creating a positive shopping experience.
E-Commerce Lead 20+/- hours per week :
● identify higher end and unique items appropriate for e-commerce, with guidance from store manager
● research and price items; familiarity with recognizing vintage items
● describe, photograph and post items to e-commerce website in a thoughtful and creative manner consistent with the RIC branding and style
● direct a team of volunteers; assigning tasks to volunteers to facilitate e-commerce listings including item research, item pricing, postings
● Use Instagram, Facebook, Craigslist, etc. as selling platforms, and for social media postings with content that relates to the mission of RCI
● Use Square POS for tracking Ecommerce sales
● work independently in an active and fluid environment
● create Instagram posts, in conjunction with social media manager and store manager
● respond to Instagram and Facebook questions regarding e-commerce listings
● create monthly board reports reflecting e-commerce sales and social media activities
● attend board meetings as requested
● create a detailed and accurate timesheet on a monthly basis
Retail Sales Associate 10+/-hours per week
● interact with the public with a friendly demeanor
● accurately use Square POS to process transactions
● willingness and ability to lift and move 40 lbs
● handle cash, opening/closing a cash drawer
● attend staff meetings as requested
● assist in maintaining a clean and safe store environment
● clean items that may be dirty or moldy
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
● A commitment to recycling, waste reduction, and reuse, with an emphasis on creative reuse
● Knowledge of antiques and collectibles, a plus
● Two years experience using Instagram, Facebook, and other Social Media outlets
● Experience producing quality photos, and social media postings
● Ability to write product descriptions and social media postings in an appealing, accurate and consistent manner
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● At least two years of experience in a retail environment
● Availability and openness to flexible work hours
● A sense of humor; in our constantly changing work environment the ability to be flexible and move from task-to-task is key.
● A keen sense of organization
● Experience merchandising, creating signage and in-store displays a plus
Cracked Pots is committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement in our organization. We want our search process to do the best job possible to attract a diverse pool of applicants and will take special care to ensure procedures are free from biases related to a candidate’s age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job performance.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter and at least two examples of your social media work, or a link to your portfolio showing a range of social media experience, along with your resume to apply21@reclaimitpdx.org Please put your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line (ex. Britney Sheers E-Commerce/Retail Sales Position).
Applications will be accepted until midnight July 28, 2021
7/11/2021