Reuse Associate
Are you interested in environmental issues, sustainable business, green building, home improvement, architecture, or historical preservation? We're looking for you!
Community Forklift is lifting up communities
At our home improvement store, we accept donations of surplus and salvaged building materials, and sell them at very low prices. We are a socially and environmentally responsible business, operated by the nonprofit Sustainable Community Initiatives. Our goals are to encourage community revitalization by making repairs more affordable for low-income folks, homeowners, small businesses, and nonprofits; to create local jobs and economic growth; and to keep reusable items out of the landfill and reduce demand for virgin material. We are located in Maryland, in the Hyattsville area. For directions and more information, check out our website, www.CommunityForklift.com
About You
We are seeking an energetic, outgoing person to help with store operations. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, etc. You should be familiar with home improvement and building materials, and have excellent people skills. We need a team player who also enjoys working independently. You should enjoy working with folks from diverse backgrounds. The position involves a lot of moving around the warehouse, and moderate lifting. We are looking for someone who can help in a variety of areas, so we hope to find a Reuse Associate who has at least some of the following skills:
- can conduct internet and telephone searches to determine prices on new and antique items
- will be friendly and patient while assisting customers
- will carefully organize merchandise and create displays
- has an excellent driving record and is able to drive our 24-foot manual transmission truck (CDL license not required)
- is fluent in Spanish
- is interested in green building or environmentally sustainable businesses
- is able to operate a cash register and/or forklift
We're no ordinary home improvement store, and this is no ordinary retail job! There is a lot of room for growth - you may assist in areas like public relations, database management, volunteer supervision, or website content.
Hours and Benefits
Depending on your availability and mix of skills, this could be a full- or part-time position (this might be a good job for a college student or recent grad with an interest in sustainable business, or a retired person with experience in the building trades). Our work week is currently Tuesday - Saturday. Pay is commensurate with experience. You receive a 15% employee discount. We're 5 minutes from the DC line - easily accessible from I-295, Kenilworth Ave, and Route 1/Rhode Island Ave. It's within walking distance of several bus lines and bike paths.
As a small start-up organization, we think this is a fun place to work! You will learn firsthand about the challenges of running a sustainable business, you can gain experience in a variety of areas, and you won't be stuck behind a desk. Our staff and volunteers are very dedicated, and your supervisors are committed to your professional development. As our business grows, we want you to grow with us!
To Apply
E-mail your resume to Info@CommunityForklift.com or mail to: 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston MD 20781.
Call: 301-985-5180. To leave information about possible material donations: use extension 2
Email: To send us information and pictures of your possible donations use: donations@communityforklift.com,
for everything else use: info@communityforklift.com.
Visit: 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD 20781
Directions: 5 minutes from DC in Prince George's County
Hours: Thursday through Saturday 9am - 5pm, and Wednesday noon - 7pm
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