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UpCycle is Hiring a Store Manager!

3/18/2016

Job Announcement: Store Manager, UpCycle Creative Reuse Center
Are you a self starter who enjoys working with people and helping others think creatively? UpCycle is seeking a part-time Store Manager to operate its reuse center shop.

UpCycle is an Alexandria based non-profit that inspires creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by operating a reuse center where the public can donate and obtain cast-off materials for art and learning purposes. We’re a thrift store for craft supplies!

Along with managing the day-to-day operations of the shop, UpCycle is looking for someone who would like to manage a store that showcases the amazing supplies UpCycle CRC has to offer the DC Metro region!

This is a part-time position of 15 hours/week that are divided over 3-4 days. Currently, the shop hours are Wednesdays 3 – 7 pm and Thursdays & Saturdays from 10 -2 pm. Compensation is paid hourly and will be commensurate with experience. As UpCycle continues to grow, we anticipate that opportunities for Store Manager responsibilities and hours to grow.

Responsibilities:

Operate the reuse center shop, currently 12 hours/week.
Coordinate receiving, sorting, and organizing donations; restocking the shop as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with current members and grow our membership base.
Coordinate volunteers (with Managing Director): respond to inquiries, schedule volunteers, manage duties, and maintain online calendar for volunteers.
Coordinate supervision for Tinker Time, a 2 hour open studio, twice a week.
Post new items, store information, and reuse craft ideas on social media.
Answer phone, check messages and respond to messages.
Additional paid opportunities are available, including facilitating workshops, parties and community outreach.

Working at UpCycle offers:

A fun and creative work environment.
Opportunities to help build a local nonprofit and assume greater responsibility in its development and management.
Exposure to the Northern Virginia arts education and maker community.
Satisfaction from knowing you are supporting the environment and sustainable living.

To be considered as an applicant, e-mail your resume and letter of interest to Kelley Organek, Managing Director, at [email protected]. Include in your subject line: “UpCycle Store Manager.” Any questions about the position may be directed to Kelley Organek at the e-mail address listed above.
Thanks for your interest!

Materialized Magic: Fiber Art Workshops

3/6/2016

“Materialized Magic” is a community art project that provides free lessons, for people of all levels of experience, in crocheting, knitting, and felting. Participants will learn about Erika and Stacy's plan to fill an entire gallery space with needle felt and crochet pieces. You can make pieces for the installation or make something all your own. The workshop is lead by 3rd annual CRAVE grant recipients, Erika Cleveland and Stacy Cantrell. FREE, best for ages 5+.

UpCycle will host Materialized Magic on:

Wednesday, March 9th from 6 - 8 pm
Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 - 1:30 pm
Saturday, May 28th from 10:30 - 1:30 pm

CLICK HERE for more information about Stacy and Erika's CRAVE micro-grant.

Here are pictures from our March 9th event:

UpCycle is Hiring a Store Manager!

Materialized Magic: Fiber Art Workshops

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