Programs & Outreach Staffer

If you are interested in this position, please send an email with your resume to emily@scrapexchange.org.

Job Title: Programs & Outreach Staffer

Rate: $14.50/hr, 11am - 5pm Wednesday - Saturday

What To Expect:

Interested in working festivals and events with The Scrap Exchange? Love working with kids? We are looking for an enthusiastic part-time staffer to join us in spreading creativity, environmental awareness, and community through our Programs & Outreach department. This department handles all on-site (programs) and off-site (outreach) events associated with The Scrap Exchange, including but not limited to birthday parties, team-building exercises, festivals, and summer camps.

Events on-site are held in our Make N’ Take Room, which is full of our blue barrels filled with reuse and recycled materials, crafting supplies, along with tape, scissors, staplers, and coloring tools available for use. These events can be field trips from schools, birthday parties, and more. 

Events off-site involve loading up one of our Scrap vans and driving to various locations across the state (mostly in the Triangle) to work festivals, conferences, and other celebrations. The van will be full of blue barrels, several additional boxes of crafting materials, staples, tape, and scissors. Staffers will oversee the crafting station and keep the area tidy for the duration of the event. 

The Programs & Outreach department has been proud to work the following events: NC Museum of Natural Sciences BugFest, Eno Fest, Beaver Queen Pageant, Cary Spring Daze, Town of Chapel Hill Festifall, and many more. We are also proud to have partnered with Central Park School, Durham Neighborhood Services, Triangle Modern Quilting Guild, Rainbow Collective, Torchlight Residency, and more.

Details:

  • This position reports to the Programs & Outreach Director in addition to the Programs & Outreach Coordinator.

  • It’s important to us that we have someone on our team aligned with the ethos of The Scrap Exchange and is able to promote fun through crafting with reusable art. This job requires quite a bit of patience, enthusiasm, and imagination to make children’s creations come to life.

  • Staffer responsibilities also include blue barrel and supply maintenance, some occasional volunteer program support, and some P&O administration tasks.

  • Events can range from 3 hours to 8 hours depending on the client.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license

  • Must be able to walk long distances (at least 1 mile) with ease and lift at least 15 pounds

  • Must be available to work weekends - this is a non-negotiable requirement

  • Must have some prior experience working with children ages 5-12

  • Must be comfortable driving a large van

  • Spanish as a second language is preferred but not required

  • Must be willing to complete a background check if requested