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Creative Reuse Warehouse Operations Manager
The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx) is changing how Chicago thinks about surplus. Our community of educators, artists, businesses, volunteers, and program partners foster creativity and environmental stewardship through creative reuse. We source supplies and equipment for teachers, nonprofits and community groups and teach creative reuse at workshops and events across the city. Our warehouse and distribution center is in Auburn Gresham, co-located with Envision Unlimited at 2124 W. 82nd Place. Envision Unlimited serves individuals with disabilities in a structured workshop environment.
A nonprofit organization, CCRx has a small core staff / team and many volunteers. We are problem-solvers, multi-taskers and self-starters who value collaboration, creativity, and initiative. We care about details, expect professionalism, and work hard to engage a multiplicity of groups and constituencies.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented person who embraces CCRx’s vision and mission and who can lead our team and organization to the next level. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CCRx Operations Manager will be highly organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic about decreasing the amount of waste going to landfills. The Operations Manager will serve as the first face at the Auburn Gresham facility, acting as CCRx’s liaison and most important / visible contact to neighborhood stakeholders, material donors, program partners, and other constituents. The Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for organizing and managing CCRx’s physical space and inventory, guiding and inspiring our warehouse Team Members, volunteers and partners, and assuring that donations, events, and all other warehouse operations run smoothly. Responsibilities include :
Warehouse Team Volunteer Management
Oversee team of independent contractors and volunteers for the following duties :
- Engage, train, schedule, assign tasks, and manage team members on Opening / Closing Logistics, Customer Assistance, Point of Sale checkout and cash management.
- Coordinate volunteer and group activities at the center.
Physical Site and Inventory Management
Manage the day to day activities of the CCRx Creative Reuse and Distribution Center facility :
Administrative
The ideal candidate for this position will have :
Preference will be given to individuals who have :
Salary and benefits
This is a part-time contractor position that pays $25 per hour with an expectation of approximately 25 hours / week. The Operations Manager is a visible presence during CCRx operating hours (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays); thus, some weekend and evening availability is required. CCRx is an equal opportunity employer. CCRx is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic team.
To Apply
To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to Barbara Koenen, Executive Director at info hiring@creativechirx.org. The deadline for submission is 5 : 00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Friday, January 27, 2024.
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