New2U Free Thrift Store Work Study

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 Deans Location: Webster Hall (Thrift Store) Student Supervisor: Eun-sil Lee/Rebecca Fields Work available: Days Pay rate: $9.70/hr DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Union College student who is eligible for work study 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). Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.