Jobs at upcycle
Join our team of artists, educators and resourceful eco-citizens.
UpCycle is a non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by encouraging the community to reuse materials for art and learning purposes. Our art programs encourage experimentation and exploration, and participants often learn new skills and processes that incorporate arts media and how to reuse materials. We operate a materials resource center that supplies our programs and we also maintain a collection of artist tools and equipment to facilitate our programming.
UpCycle is a non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by encouraging the community to reuse materials for art and learning purposes. Our art programs encourage experimentation and exploration, and participants often learn new skills and processes that incorporate arts media and how to reuse materials. We operate a materials resource center that supplies our programs and we also maintain a collection of artist tools and equipment to facilitate our programming.
shop/donations assistant
UpCycle is seeking to fill a part-time Shop Staff position. This position is responsible for working in the UpCycle shop and handling all aspects of the customer shopping experience. This role is also responsible for aiding in accepting, sorting, and storing donated materials. This position reports to the Store Manager and is an hourly position. Pay is $13/hour. Working hours for this position are Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:45-6:15 PM and Sundays from 9:45 AM - 4:15PM. Some hours on Saturdays may also be available.
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
UpCycle is located at 5380-D Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. The location is Metro accessible (King Street Station) and free parking is available on-site.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Store Manager, Rachel Witt, at rachel@upcyclecrc.org.
Responsibilities
- Welcome shoppers and orient new customers to the shop inventory and layout
- Check out customers using the Square software, e.g., cash and credit card purchases, number of bags of materials ‘purchased’ by UpCycle members
- Balance the cash box at the end of every day
- Help receive and sort donations and restock shop inventory
- Answer the UpCycle phone while the shop is open and handle any phone messages
- Assist UpCycle’s Program Coordinator as necessary during shop hours
- Help keep the shop tidy and assist in merchandising
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a dynamic retail environment
- Strong customer service skills and willingness to engage with customers
- Able to lift 20lbs and work in an active environment
- Ability to work independently
- Undergo background checks, in accordance with local law/regulations
UpCycle is located at 5380-D Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. The location is Metro accessible (King Street Station) and free parking is available on-site.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Store Manager, Rachel Witt, at rachel@upcyclecrc.org.
Grant Writer
Purpose
UpCycle has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify a qualified grant writing consultant to secure existing grant support for our activities in Alexandria, Virginia.
Project Overview
UpCycle seeks a grant writer to work with its board and staff to write and submit three grant applications that the organization has previously been awarded:
Applications due January 14, 2024 with an anticipated award date of January 25, 2024. For more information and to apply, please refer to: Request for Proposal - Grant Writing Services.
UpCycle has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify a qualified grant writing consultant to secure existing grant support for our activities in Alexandria, Virginia.
Project Overview
UpCycle seeks a grant writer to work with its board and staff to write and submit three grant applications that the organization has previously been awarded:
- Virginia Commission for the Arts, General Operating Support, due March 1, 2024
- Rotary Club of Alexandria, Day Nursery & Children’s Home, due April 1, 2024
- Alexandria Commission for the Arts Program Grant, anticipated due date April 15, 2024
Applications due January 14, 2024 with an anticipated award date of January 25, 2024. For more information and to apply, please refer to: Request for Proposal - Grant Writing Services.
program Teachers
UpCycle seeks experienced teachers for youth programs including (but not limited to): birthday parties, after-school programs (on and offsite), field trips and groups, Scout badge programs. Teachers are independent contractors and are usually contracted for multiple projects and/or months of teaching.
The number of teaching hours varies seasonally. Currently, teachers are weekday afternoons from March to June for after school programming at Alexandria recreation centers and for summer camps (June - August).
UpCycle Teacher responsibilities:
Requirements:
Background check and proof of COVID vaccination are required.
To apply, send resumé and cover letter to programs@upcyclecrc.org.
The number of teaching hours varies seasonally. Currently, teachers are weekday afternoons from March to June for after school programming at Alexandria recreation centers and for summer camps (June - August).
UpCycle Teacher responsibilities:
- Prepare and teach programs per UpCycle mission, curriculum, and/or guidelines; adhere to program descriptions, expectations, and outcomes.
- Gather and return materials to/from the Materials Center; set up materials and space (tables, chairs, etc.) and clean up after scheduled program.
- Travel to/from the Materials Center and/or offsite locations (usually in Alexandria).
- Commit to scheduled programs or find a substitute UpCycle teacher when necessary.
- Represent UpCycle Creative Reuse Center and serve as a knowledgeable advocate and resource for parents, teachers, and others.
- Assist with sales, donations, and other duties in the Materials Center as required.
Requirements:
- Experience with children (preschool to high school), preferably in an informal, non-classroom setting such as a museum, library, or other educational organization.
- Experience working with diverse youth populations with kindness, acceptance, and care; experience with neurodiverse youth a plus.
- Experience planning and teaching collaboratively with co-teachers, program coordinators, or other colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement educational experiences that emphasize discovery, creativity, play, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
- Interest in conservation, recycling, and/or creative reuse.
- Familiarity with some art processes and media, especially with regards to fostering creativity and/or interest in teaching youth art.
Background check and proof of COVID vaccination are required.
To apply, send resumé and cover letter to programs@upcyclecrc.org.
Volunteer opportunities
UpCycle is currently in need of volunteers with knowledge of yarn and/or beading to help with donations on a couple of times a month on a recurring basis. Email Rachel at rachel@upcyclecrc.org if you are interested.