Art From Scrap (AFS) is a retail store located in downtown Santa Barbara. The store operates by accepting donations from businesses and homes in our community, and providing a space for patrons to discover these unique finds and treasures that would otherwise be sent to the landfill. Art From Scrap is a program of Explore Ecology, a non-profit providing environmental education to the Santa Barbara County community.
The AFS Cashier & Store Associate’s primary role is to operate the cash register, help maintain the store and provide a smooth and pleasant experience for customers.
Main duties include:
Assisting customers on the floor, operating the cash register, organizing and maintaining the store retail space, and helping with opening and closing tasks when relevant.
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Work Environment
Standing, bending, and stooping, for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Extensive contact with the public
Unassisted heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.)
Comfortable interacting with children
Starting Pay: $16.50 per hour
Scheduling
Shift Work Exclusively.
Part Time: approximately 18-20 hours per week / 3 shifts: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (potential schedule below, hours may shift)
Tuesdays: 10:30am-4:30pm
Thursdays: 11am-5:30pm
Saturdays: 10:30am-4:30pm
Must be able to work on Saturdays as scheduled.
Additional Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School or GED preferred
Preferred Skills
Previous customer service experience
Technical experience operating a cash register
Basic knowledge of art supplies and materials
Please visit our website to learn more about Art From Scrap and our other programs: https://exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap/.
About Explore Ecology
Explore Ecology is a Santa Barbara based non-profit organization that educates over 38,000 children a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship. Explore Ecology programs include the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store, Environmental Education Program, Watershed Resource Center, and School Gardens Program. While Explore Ecology is based in Santa Barbara, we serve schools throughout Santa Barbara County and encourage applicants from throughout the county!
Explore Ecology actively promotes an environment of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support all employees regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, and/or physical disability that does not inhibit the performance of the specific core tasks of this position.
Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of a job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes.
TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THIS GOOGLE FORM:
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Applicants who do not complete the questionnaire will not be considered.
