Student Assistant
2 weeks ago
This opportunity is available to students who have been awarded Federal Work Study to work with Finger Lakes ReUse Inc, a non-profit organization in the Ithaca area.
Position SummaryFinger Lakes ReUse values safety, resourcefulness, and respect above all else. The Retail Assistant is responsible for supporting these values and carrying out all aspects of retail operations, including:
- Delivering excellent customer service and creating positive interactions with customers and donors.
- Providing support and demonstrating resourcefulness in the sorting, cleaning, assessing, pricing, and merchandising of product.
- Accurately and professionally performing cash register sales.
- Safely loading, unloading, and moving furniture, building materials, and other heavy merchandise.
- Contributing to positive working relationships with coworkers, including employees, volunteers, and trainees.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds through the workday, following safe lifting practices.
- Ability to work and problem solve independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to communicate in a positive, friendly, and helpful manner with customers, donors, employees, volunteers, and trainees.
- Ability to conduct sales transactions, use computerized cash register software with keyboards and mouse.
- Ability to legibly write in and complete forms, perform basic arithmetic, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to remain in one station for 2-3 hours at a time.
- Ability to load/unload pallets and other equipment used for transporting product.
- Ability to move about the work place amongst shelving, to assist customers, handle merchandise on high and low shelves, etc.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Minimum education not required.
- General knowledge of clothing and other textiles, including fabric types, brands, and resale value.
- Demonstrated proficiency in merchandising clothing and other household goods.
- Ability to work in an environment containing a higher than average amount of household allergens (i.e. dust and pet dander).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CompensationFinger Lakes ReUse is a certified Living Wage Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Finger Lakes ReUse offers competitive compensation, health benefits, flexible work policies, and a collaborative work environment. We provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.
We value a culture that supports and inspires both professional and personal development.
About UsFinger Lakes ReUse is a charitable non-profit organization with a triple-bottom mission to enhance community, economy, and environment through reuse. We work to engage diverse representation from the community in reuse activities and to serve as a model organization for other communities, contributing to local poverty relief, waste reduction, and providing meaningful work opportunities at all skill levels.
We operate two locations open daily to the public, featuring quality household items, furniture, refurbished electronics, building materials, and more at affordable prices. Purchases help support community programs, including the ReSET job training program, eCenter computer refurbishment and repair program, and the ReUse Materials Access Program, providing materials to local people facing crisis.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Office of Human Resources at Ithaca College.
Federal Work Study (FWS) is required for all FWS off-campus paid community Service positions.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
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