Salvage Store Crew Member (Part-Time)
Salvage Store Crew Members work across the Green Project’s Salvage Store to intake donations, stock materials, recycle paint and provide excellent customer service to our community. We work as a team to recycle, educate, and empower New Orleans.
Key Responsibilities:
Intake donations of building materials based upon the organization’s Guidelines for Donated Materials, adhering to material and quality standards; provide donors with tax receipts
Clean, tag, stock and organize merchandise in an efficient manner
Ensure that displays are organized and well presented to customers
Operate the cash register
Recycle paint by sorting and selecting paint for recycling, mixing and batching
Maintain clean, organized and safe workspaces across the Salvage Store
Steward donated materials to ensure that quality goods are able to be re-sold
Provide excellent customer service and assistance to store patrons to increase donations and drive sales
Inform customers and the community about the Green Project’s mission of cultivating a culture of creative reuse
Additional duties, as assigned
Requirements:
Effective, clear and kind communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Passion for environmental issues, including waste reduction, recycling and reuse
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and team lift 100 lbs.
Ability to work in fluctuating outdoor environments year-round
0-1 year of experience working in retail or other customer service industry
High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits & Compensation
This is an hourly position starting at $15/hour. Part-time positions open. Part-time employees of the Green Project are eligible for the following:
Employee development and trainings
Employee discount at the Salvage Store
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Green Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Green Project are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To Apply
Please download and complete the Green Project’s Employment Application (PDF). Resumes may be attached in lieu of completing the work history section. Completed applications should be emailed to opportunities@thegreenproject.org with “Salvage Store Crew Member” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Board Member
The Green Project is soliciting applicants to serve on our Board of Directors. We are seeking candidates who bring experience, diversity and leadership qualities to the organization that will strengthen our ability to move our mission forward and ensure continued growth.
Applications will be accepted to fill board seats for two-year terms beginning March 2024 to June 2026. The Board of Directors will process all applications and nominate qualified candidates that meet current needs and will best represent The Green Project in the community.
About the Green Project: Serving New Orleans since 1994, The Green Project's mission is to promote a culture of creative reuse by diverting usable materials from landfills and cultivating a respect for their value. We do so through three main pathways: our low-cost Salvage Store, community Paint Recycling Program, and free K-12 Environmental Education Program. By selling used and teaching about reuse, we are able to keep usable goods out of the landfill and nearby waterways, preserve historic architectural pieces and educate residents about environmental issues. Learn more at thegreenproject.org.
About the Board of Directors: The Board of Directors serves community interests by participating in efforts to effectively pursue the Green Project’s mission, develop policies and procedures to govern The Green Project, oversee the Executive Director position, monitor and support the overall sustainability and programmatic impact, and provide support to the Executive Director and staff as requested.
Board Members pledge to:
●Work cohesively with other board members to collectively guide the organization's work.
●Steward the organization through active engagement in meetings, strategic planning and policy decisions.
●Make personal contributions of time and resources to The Green Project and fundraise on behalf of the organization.
●Represent The Green Project in the community.
●Participate in vital committee work that furthers the organization’s mission, programs and development.
●Inform themselves of the organization’s work and build relationships with staff.
In turn, Board Members contribute to an important piece of New Orleans’ environmental, educational and sustainability efforts. You can expect to join a team-focused environment that fosters the development of individual board members and the organization as a whole.
To Apply
Please download and complete the Application (PDF). Resumes may be attached. Completed applications should be emailed to board@thegreenproject.org with “Board Member” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.