Materials Reuse Specialist (Seasonal)

Description

 Job Title: Materials Reuse Specialist

Employer: Resource Central; Boulder, CO

Job Status: Seasonal, Non-exempt

Reports To: Materials Reuse Assistant Manager

Dates: June – August 31, 2025

About Resource Central

Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder, Colorado, determined to make conservation so simple that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. Established in 1976, our innovative programs have helped more than 1,000,000 people save water, conserve energy, and reduce waste. And we're just getting started. Learn more at ResourceCentral.org. 

Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Help us build a national model for reducing waste. Our nonprofit Materials Reuse Specialist plays a key role in helping families divert millions of pounds of building materials from landfills. We make it easy for people to improve their homes (and save money) by accepting donated building materials and reselling them at affordable prices. We’re looking for positive and supportive team members who will provide outstanding customer service to people donating and purchasing materials. This position also assists customers by providing project ideas, tool information, answering questions, and assistance finding materials. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: restocking department areas, pricing inventory, keeping a clean and orderly sales yard, organizing inventory, and assisting volunteers. Home improvement and construction knowledge are a plus. Bilingual preferred. Friendly and a fun attitude are a must.

This is a part-time role with a flexible work week. The compensation starts at $19.00 an hour and includes paid sick leave, discounted pro-deals at outdoor retailers (North Face, HydroFlask), and more!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Deliver friendly customer service to customers.

• Stock and maintain orderly displays throughout the yard, warehouse, and showroom.

• Evaluate, receive, and process acceptable donations or politely decline them.

• Load and unload trucks and vehicles.

• Process and price inventory

• Operate forklifts to move and stock materials (training provided).

• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and follow safety protocols.

• Able to work outside in all types of weather.

• Works our point-of-sale system on an as-needed basis.

• Embrace personal responsibility and accountability for your job.

• Passionate about conservation, or a strong desire to learn.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Cultivates a strong sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled. 

Resource Central is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, gender expression, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based on these grounds.