Find & Apply For Social / Human Services Specialist Jobs in Greenville, South Carolina

OVERVIEW

The most creative and sustainably-minded place you'll ever work Engaging with and leading volunteers Overseeing volunteer processes Recruiting and outreach activities $19.00/hour starting; $19.50/hour after 90 days + growth 34 hours/week including Saturdays (Wed-Sat 9:30 am - 6:00 pm) ReCraft Creative Reuse Center (@recraftgvl) connects creative people with reusable materials. As a 501c3 nonprofit, our mission is to promote artistic expression, environmental education, and community resourcefulness through creative reuse. In ReCraft's Greenville shop at 2439 Laurens Road, creative materials are generously donated by businesses and households, sorted by our fluffle of amazing volunteers, and sold back to the public at highly accessible prices. Our programming provides hands-on opportunities for the community to develop creative and sustainable thinking. Additionally, ReCraft is opening a smaller, second location in Greer. Details of the Job

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULING

Coordinating volunteer shifts and updating digital calendar for both GVL & Greer locations. Managing and matching volunteer abilities, availability, and task compatibility Managing volunteer-focused duties, in coordination with fellow staff

VOLUNTEER LEADING

Greeting, orienting, and supporting volunteers during their time at ReCraft Setting the example and the pace for volunteers to accurately process donations Reviewing volunteer work and ensuring shared spaces are reset Leading groups of volunteers in event-style activities

VOLUNTEER OUTREACH

Building relationships with volunteers and encouraging recurring volunteers Recommending and sharing content to recruit and support volunteers

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT

Testing, documenting, and writing instructions for future activities Identifying and developing new volunteer tasks and processes Who We're Looking For VALUES Commitment to the arts, sustainability, and community empowerment

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Volunteer coordination, teaching, and/or coaching experience

REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree PLUS:

Retailing knowledge / experience

PLUS:

Product knowledge / experience with creative materials & supplies SKILLS Team player and effective communicator Comfortable interacting with people of all types, backgrounds, and ages Technologically adept (Google Workspace, Trello, PC, United Way Portal) Organizational skills and able to manage self independently Flexible and responsive Able to work in a highly social environment Current shift hours are 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday - Saturday with a 1 hour paid lunch. Ability to reliably be on time. Ability to work 34 hours weekly, including Saturdays. Ability to stand or walk for long periods, bend and crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. We encourage employees to be current with DHEC-recommended vaccinations. This position reports to the Greenville location, with occasional shifts at the Greer location. $19.00/hour during 90-day training and evaluation period. Increase to $19.50/hour after 90 days. Bi-annual opportunities for increased pay and merit-based promotion 30% employee discount 3 weeks' Paid Time Off + Continuing Education opportunities Our mission. Your wardrobe and style. ReCraft's Hiring Process ReCraft has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, a nonprofit watchdog group. In keeping with our values, we'd like to provide more information about what you can expect to happen next: We will begin reviewing applicants on Monday, 9/14. Applicants will receive notice within 72 hours if their application is not progressing to the next round. We hope to offer preliminary phone interviews to 6-8 candidates 9/18, then in-person interviews to 3-4 candidates on Thursday 9/24, and an offer of employment to 1 person by 9/26. Before official employment begins the selected candidate will complete a paid trial day of shadowing with our Backstage Team, and pass a background check. Employment could begin with a paid shadow day as early as Wednesday, 9/30. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. ReCraft Creative Reuse Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay:

$19.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Please include a short personal statement or cover letter describing how your skills, interests, and/or values would be a good fit for ReCraft's mission (creativity, sustainability, and community through reuse). Have you visited our store before?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Volunteer coordinator/teaching/coaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person