Interested in making an impact? Being a part of something meaningful?

At ReSOURCE, you’ll have the chance to do meaningful, hands-on work with coworkers who are passionate about making a difference. Every day, your work directly reduces waste, supports sustainability, and strengthens the local community. Our founding vision has remained unchanged – finding value in everyone and everything. From reuse to reskilling, we support our community and transform lives.

We are hiring Reuse Specialists to join our thrift retail team in Williston VT. You can expect a mission-driven workplace and people-first culture; we value respect, trust, collaboration, and inclusion. You’ll fight climate change by keeping reusable materials out of the landfill and providing an essential service to customers.

Reuse Specialists meet the varied expectations of a generalist position (receiving, cash register, merchandising, customer service). In this role, you will:

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to both donors and shoppers.
• Sort, price, and display donations to keep the store organized and stocked with seasonally appropriate items.
• Operate the cash register and point-of-sale system accurately to help customers complete their purchases
• Help open and close the store and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Move items in and out of the store (with team support and equipment).
• Merchandising and stocking of sales floor to maximize shopping opportunities

Job Requirements

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide range of people.
• Comfort with physical work: lifting to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally with equipment.
• Interest in learning about thrift retail operations and reuse strategies.
• Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Hours: Flexible scheduling—full-time, part-time, weekends, seasonal
• Store Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM.
• Location: ReSOURCE Williston Retail Store.
• Pay: $16.50–$17.50 per hour.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ReSOURCE serves diverse populations throughout Vermont and is strengthened by diverse perspectives. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Services to individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

About Us

ReSOURCE is an innovative non-profit organization with the mission to empower individuals and strengthen Vermont communities through workforce development, poverty relief, and environmental stewardship. ReSOURCE’s reuse retail stores fulfill this mission by creating a marketplace for reuse while providing new opportunities to the under-skilled and long-term unemployed.

Our community recognizes the value of donating excess goods, and its positive effects for our environment. ReSOURCE prevents more than 1,000 tons of material from ending up in our landfills each year by finding new homes for major appliances, building materials, computers, electronics, furniture, and other household goods donated to our stores.

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work weekends (at least one day)?
• How many years of cashier experience do you have?

Experience:

• Retail: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Williston, VT 05495 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person