The RE Store is a program of RE Sources, a non-profit environmental education and advocacy organization based in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. RE Sources protects the communities, creatures and wild places of the central Salish Sea region through a combination of bold advocacy, public issue-focused education, hands-on environmental education for students, scientific fact and effective action.
The RE Store stands against racism, white supremacy, and injustice and the ingrained structures and institutions that enable and perpetuate them. Indigenous, Black and other communities of color, as well as low income families and children, are disproportionately harmed by environmental degradation and climate change. We envision a future where every person benefits from clean energy, less pollution and thriving outdoor places.
As a community focused architectural salvage center, we work to create a culture of reuse by diverting waste from the landfill, offering affordably-priced building materials and home furnishings for all income levels, providing job training opportunities, and fostering an inclusive space where all feel welcome.
The RE Store Sales Staff’s primary responsibilities are driving sales and operations including maximizing our diversion potential, merchandising, customer service, working with and training volunteers and trainees.
Responsibilities:
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds throughout the day, as well as be on your feet
Provide enthusiastic and attentive customer service.
Assist customers with loading and unloading of materials to and from vehicles.
Maintain departments and aisles for safety, display and ease of shopping.
Multi-tasking while cashiering, including answering phone/email, and data entry.
Assist in supervising and training of RE Store volunteers and trainees.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Follow and implement The RE Store safety plan.
Learn and follow all RE Store policies and procedures as outlined in the RE Store manual and become familiar with our mission and practices.
Commitment to the goals of The RE Store.
Other tasks as directed by the store manager.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our region’s communities. RE Sources encourages applications from Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and gender-nonconforming people especially in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates often hesitate to apply for a job because they may not meet all the qualifications listed. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you.
Compensation and Benefits
This Retail Sales Staff position is a Part Time position of 20 hours per week with a starting wage of $18 per hour. This is a permanent position and we strive to provide staff with a fixed schedule.
The RE Store offers Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time which starts accruing at date of hire. New employees accrue Sick Leave at a rate of .051 per hour paid and PTO accrues at a rate of .11 hours for each hour paid.
Opportunities
● Contribute to a non-profit retail organization that is dedicated to its mission, team, and customer base.
● Coach and mentor participants in our Community Jobs Training Program to strengthen community.
● Lead and collaborate on creative projects that strengthen our systems and impact.
● Opportunities to connect with RE Sources’ programs which prioritize education and advocacy to protect air and water quality.
We are motivated to fill this position as soon as possible with the right candidate.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Put “ PT Retail Sales Staff” in subject line by January 25th, 2025
or Drop off a cover letter and resume to The RE Store cashier by January 25th, 2025
The RE Store is located at 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA. For a full job description and to learn more about The RE Store, please visit our website: re-store.org/employment-and-internships