New2U Free Thrift Store Work Study

  • The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York
  • Union College, Schenectady, NY
  • 4mo ago
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.

New2U Free Thrift Store employees will oversee Union's clothing upcycling program by running on-campus clothing donation drives and staffing the thift store located in Webster Hall.

Department: Class Dean

Location: Webster Hall

Supervisor: Robin Olinsky

Times available: Flexible

Pay rate: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions available: 4

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Manage New2U Free Thrift Store space in Webster Hall including hosting open shopping hours, and managing stock of clothing and items

  • Facilitate clothing drives to collect items from students including advertising, and managing donations 

  • Host free clothing pop-up events on campus in high traffic locations and at relevant events

  • Collaborate with student organizations, departments, and community partners to collaborate on events and programs

  • Develop new avenues to promote and support sustainable clothing practices among Union students and community

Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidates will be outgoing, personable, and passionate about supporting their community.

  • Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and ability to troubleshoot challenges with wisdom gained from previous experiences are all highly valued in this role.

  • General proficiency in Google Workspace is required. 

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).