Job Details

Lead and oversee the organization`s workshop and Furniture Making Program. Assist with facility-build projects and the establishment of new upcycle programs and initiatives.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:45am - 5:15pm. Work location at the Re-use Hawaiʻi Redistribution Center.

Compensation: 

• $20.00 per hour 
• Health/prescription drug insurance (HMAA) 
• Elective dental and vision insurance available (HDS / HMAA) 
• Paid vacation and sick time 
• $200 material credit at Re-use Hawaiʻi 
• Work Boot Stipend 
• Retirement Plan (Vanguard 403B)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Maintain all woodworking equipment and tools and ensure that they are all in safe and operable order. 
• Maintain a clean and organized workshop. 
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed in the workshop. 
• Collaborate with Oahu Redistribution Center Manager and Communications & Marketing Manager to create and market products made with salvaged materials. 
• Prepare and provide quotes for contracted work. 
• Establish and achieve financial objectives for the Furniture Making Program. 
• Assist as needed with any Redistribution Center maintenance or improvements. 
• Maintain and order tools and supplies needed for the workshop. 
• Attend weekly Management Team meetings and collaborate to accomplish collective goals. 
• Consult with team members in need of technical assistance with tools, materials, and projects. 
• Coordinate projects with Workshop Assistant

Qualifications: 

• A thorough understanding and knowledge of the organization`s systems, practices, policies, and operations. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to move projects forward. 
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and values of the organization to the public. 
• Demonstrate sincere enthusiasm for diverting C&D for reuse to benefit the environment and community. 
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals of diverse backgrounds. 
• Demonstrate grace and humor under pressure. 
• Ability to multi-task and switch tasks efficiently. 
• Commitment to sustainable practices and community. 
• Commitment to preserving and maintaining the organization`s resources.