Social Media Lead – ReClaim It
Applications Due by September 18, 2022, by midnight
Position Opening: Social Media Lead
Hours: 20 hours per week
Work Schedule: To be determined; weekend availability required; work is on site
Pay Scale: $18 per hour
Position Start Date: Early October
Benefits: Paid sick leave, paid personal leave (after completion of 90-day probationary period), Oregon Saves retirement program, no medical benefits
Position Description
ReClaim It (“the store”) 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 or reimagine them. This position reports directly to the Store Manager, and works cooperatively with CP Communications Manager, store staff, and RCI store volunteers.
Duties of Social Media Lead
The Social Media Lead duties include:
Promote customer interest in store inventory by creating original content for ReClaim It through a variety of online and social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Create social media content (for various social media platforms) in a thoughtful and creative manner consistent with RCI branding and style.
Stage photos/videos in the store, with an eye on highlighting the quirky nature of RCI, while also expressing the wide range of materials that pass through the store.
Work with volunteers when possible to help create compelling social media posts.
Work independently in an active and fluid environment.
Work collaboratively with the Communications Manager and Store Manager.
Respond to social media comments within 1 working day, with tact, wit, and professional sensibility.
Use scheduling tools to post to social media outlets on days off.
Create monthly board reports reflecting social media activities.
Attend staff meetings.
Attend board meetings as requested.
Create a detailed and accurate timesheet on a monthly basis.
Help customers and help create a positive shopping experience.
Pinch hit for colleagues at times of intense store activity.
Keyholder responsibilities, including opening/closing the store as needed.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
A commitment to recycling, waste reduction, and reuse, with an emphasis on creative reuse.
Verifiable experience using Instagram, Facebook, and other Social Media outlets.
Experience producing quality photos and videos.
Ability to write in an appealing manner, in a tone that is consistent with RCI branding, and relay information with accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to work independently.
Some 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 as well as creating signage and other in-store displays will be 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, along with your resume to apply22@reclaimitpdx.org.
Please put your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line (ex. Britney Sheers - Social Media Lead).
Applications will be accepted until midnight September 18, 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
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and our TikTok @reclaimit_pdx.