Community Makerspace Production Associate

Title: Community Makerspace Production Associate
Department: Social Enterprise
Reports To: Community Makerspace Manager
Supervises: N/A
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week, non-exempt, 6 month term
Pay Range: $13/hour

Job Summary

This full-time position assists in daily operations at the Community Makerspace, a Rural Action (RA) Social Enterprise in Athens, Ohio. Under the direction of the Community Makerspace Manager, this person assists with daily operations and works closely with the staff at Community Makerspace and UpCycle Ohio Thrift Store to assist customers, generate social media content, process donations, and stock the sales floor. This Community Makerspace Production Associate works to create opportunities for the development of upcycled products. The Community Makerspace Production Associate collaborates with the UpCycle, Community Makerspace, and Zero Waste teams to assure reclaimed materials are put to their highest and best use. This individual must maintain a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting the organization’s commitment to our mission.

Essential Functions of this Position

• Engage in personal, professional, and sector-based continuing education
• Produce upcycled products from materials reclaimed from the waste stream
• Help coordinate with local donors, makers, and menders
• Provide outstanding customer service, highlighting the zero waste ethos
• Operate cash registers
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in making, mending, and materials management
• Willingness to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to follow work plans
• Integrity, credibility, and commitment to Rural Action’s mission
• Flexibility in schedule and potential to work evenings and weekends

NOTE: The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To apply, please submit an application form here or print and turn in a hardcopy at any Rural Action location. For questions, please contact sadie@ruralaction.org. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Rural Action is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with any and all pertinent Federal, State and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.