Jobs at upcycle
Join our team of artists, educators and resourceful eco-citizens! We are currently looking for a Program Coordinator!
Please apply at info(at)upcyclecrc.org.
Please apply at info(at)upcyclecrc.org.
Shop Assistant
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is a materials resource center and a creative making space that encourages creativity, critical thinking, innovation and environmentally sustainable behavior – one of its kind in Northern Virginia. At UpCycle, we help the community rethink the notion of waste, collecting donations from residents and businesses to serve as creative art materials.
UpCycle is seeking to fill a part-time Shop Staff position and this person will report to the Store Manager. This position is responsible for working in the UpCycle shop and handling all aspects of the customers’ experience. The Shop Staff position is an hourly position. Currently this person is scheduled to work 12 hours per week on Wednesday and Saturday, however, as restrictions due to COVID ease or are lifted, this position has the potential for additional hours and pay per week.
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
UpCycle is currently located in the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. 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.
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is a materials resource center and a creative making space that encourages creativity, critical thinking, innovation and environmentally sustainable behavior – one of its kind in Northern Virginia. At UpCycle, we help the community rethink the notion of waste, collecting donations from residents and businesses to serve as creative art materials.
UpCycle is seeking to fill a part-time Shop Staff position and this person will report to the Store Manager. This position is responsible for working in the UpCycle shop and handling all aspects of the customers’ experience. The Shop Staff position is an hourly position. Currently this person is scheduled to work 12 hours per week on Wednesday and Saturday, however, as restrictions due to COVID ease or are lifted, this position has the potential for additional hours and pay per week.
Responsibilities
- Open and close the shop following procedures of the Durant Arts Center where the shop is located
- Check in shop customers observing protocols needed during COVID, e.g., check temperatures, guarantee customers wear face masks
- 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
- Integrate donations into the shop inventory
- Answer the UpCycle phone while the shop is open and handle any phone messages
- Keep the shop tidy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Retail experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
- Undergo background checks, in accordance with local law/regulations
UpCycle is currently located in the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. 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.
Program Coordinator
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 for children and adults encourage
experimentation and exploration. Participants often learn new skills and processes that incorporate arts
media and reuse materials. We operate a materials resource center that is open to the public and
supplies our programs. Programs include Tinker Time, Materials Playgroup, summer camp, children and
adult workshops, in-school programs, field trips and birthday parties. Programming has been adjusted to
accommodate restrictions due to the pandemic.
UpCycle is hiring an Instructional Coordinator to manage the after-school programs, workshops, and
other programming. The most significant duty will include hiring and managing instructors for the
programs. Other duties include marketing of programs, scheduling, and organizing materials. With the
right skills and experience, the Instructional Coordinator may also teach classes and workshops. We’re
looking for an energetic person who is highly organized, has the ability to work independently and is
enthusiastic about educating the public about creative reuse!
Ideal candidates:
Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:
The Instructional Coordinator must submit to and pass a Virginia State Police Background Check as well
as a screening by the Virginia Department of Social Services, paid for by UpCycle upon hire. First Aid and
CPR certificates are also required and will be paid for by UpCycle upon hire.
Job Type: Part-time, approximately 10 hours a week + the opportunity to teach additional hours.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Board President, Lesley Harris, at info@upcyclecrc.org.
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 for children and adults encourage
experimentation and exploration. Participants often learn new skills and processes that incorporate arts
media and reuse materials. We operate a materials resource center that is open to the public and
supplies our programs. Programs include Tinker Time, Materials Playgroup, summer camp, children and
adult workshops, in-school programs, field trips and birthday parties. Programming has been adjusted to
accommodate restrictions due to the pandemic.
UpCycle is hiring an Instructional Coordinator to manage the after-school programs, workshops, and
other programming. The most significant duty will include hiring and managing instructors for the
programs. Other duties include marketing of programs, scheduling, and organizing materials. With the
right skills and experience, the Instructional Coordinator may also teach classes and workshops. We’re
looking for an energetic person who is highly organized, has the ability to work independently and is
enthusiastic about educating the public about creative reuse!
Ideal candidates:
- Love working in a fast-paced environment, with many varied duties and responsibilities!
- Familiar with technology – editing web pages, doing simple design work, send email through
- Experience with teaching children ages 3-12 years old preferred, but all ages, including adults
Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the Shop Manager and Board to coordinate and communicate about UpCycle’s
- Oversee the operation of UpCycle’s programs
- Participate in hiring and supervising teachers
- Set up and clean-up programs (must be able to lift and move tables), when required
- Administrative operations (communicate with customers and participants, obtain liability
- Schedule and market studio workshops for scouts, adults, playgroup sessions, field trips,
The Instructional Coordinator must submit to and pass a Virginia State Police Background Check as well
as a screening by the Virginia Department of Social Services, paid for by UpCycle upon hire. First Aid and
CPR certificates are also required and will be paid for by UpCycle upon hire.
Job Type: Part-time, approximately 10 hours a week + the opportunity to teach additional hours.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Board President, Lesley Harris, at info@upcyclecrc.org.
Part Time Teachers
We are looking for part-time teachers to lead children in our Summer camps and/or Afterschool Club sessions.
General Purpose
To provide learning activities appropriate to the age of students with conservation materials in order to develop abilities for creative expression, problem solving skills, and knowledge of recycling and reusing materials
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Ideal candidates have
All Program Teachers must submit to a Virginia State Police Background Check as well as a screening by the Virginia Department of Social Services, paid for by UpCycle upon hire.
Job Type: Part-time, schedule varies week to week
We are looking for part-time teachers to lead children in our Summer camps and/or Afterschool Club sessions.
General Purpose
To provide learning activities appropriate to the age of students with conservation materials in order to develop abilities for creative expression, problem solving skills, and knowledge of recycling and reusing materials
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Ideal candidates have
- Interest in and experience working with children ages 3-12 years old
- Effective planning, preparation, and presentation of programs to groups of children
- Develop and deliver class and/or camp activities where children demonstrate ideas and perspectives through art experiences.
- Physically able to set up tables and chairs for programs
All Program Teachers must submit to a Virginia State Police Background Check as well as a screening by the Virginia Department of Social Services, paid for by UpCycle upon hire.
Job Type: Part-time, schedule varies week to week
