Shop Backup Position - Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse (Job Opportunity)
Shop Backup Position - Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
Job Opportunity (Not accepting after 8/28 so apply ASAP)
Position Title: Shop Backup
Pay and hours: $15/hour, part time, with the potential for growth
Benefits: Paid time off (includes personal days, sick days, and holidays), 50% staff discount in our shop, and paid professional development opportunities
Position Reports to: Shop Manager
Status: Hourly, At-will, and Non-exempt Employee
Applications due: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking to fill the position ASAP, so please apply today! We will not be accepting applications after 8/28/2026.
Our Mission
We inspire creativity, conservation, and community engagement through reuse.
How we achieve our mission
We operate a non-traditional art supply shop located at the intersection of Wilkinsburg, Homewood, and Point Breeze, where people can donate used art and craft supplies, as well as shop for these unique items all in the same location. We also facilitate hands-on creative programming that educates the public about the benefits of reuse for the environment, community, and self. We see reuse as a vehicle for boosting self-confidence, learning new skills, and creating opportunity for all.
Join us and be a part of the change you wish to see in the world!
● Creative Reuse is for everyone - we are committed to creating an inclusive, accepting culture, and we strongly believe in the collective power of a diverse community. We believe that different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are beneficial to us as a team and to the work we do for our community.
● Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse is a proud equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons of any race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, national origin, age, and other protected characteristics to apply.
Updated 8/3/2026
● Please remember that a job description is just a brief snapshot of an overall position, and that training is part of the on-boarding process, so if you see specific tasks or qualifications that you don’t have experience with - but you’ve got passion to learn and to contribute to our mission - please apply!
About the position
● Reporting directly to the Shop Manager, the Shop Backup offers assistance to customers in our nonprofit retail shop. Their primary duties include making all visitors feel welcome, assisting customers in finding inspiration and supplies for their projects, arranging products on the display shelves, processing material donations, processing payments, and keeping the shop clean. This position will also work closely with other team members to assist with the retail operation, donation center, and special events.
● We are seeking a creative, organized, and adaptable person who enjoys working on a team of committed individuals who believe in the mission of Creative Reuse and the impact that reuse can have in our personal lives and greater community. Above all else, we are seeking to add a member to our team who has a kind, compassionate, and collaborative communication style.
● Our work style is non-traditional, experimental, and highly reliant on each team member’s commitment to doing their job well, on time, and in line with organizational values. If you thrive in a team environment, and find that you excel when working on a large project with others, while taking care of several ongoing smaller tasks on your own, this job may be for you.