Reuse Store Team Lead

Wednesday to Saturday - 32 HoursMeaningful community-focused workplace.Fun, friendly team of staff and volunteers.Be a part of an award-winning organisation.Are you a dedicated, organised, and environmentally conscious leader with a passion for waste reduction?

The Beautification Trust is seeking a CRC & Reuse Store Team Lead to guide the day-to-day operations of our Community Recycling Centre (CRC) and Reuse Store team.

These services are committed to providing locals with meaningful ways to reduce their waste and access to affordable second-hand goods.The Beautification Trust is a social enterprise on a mission to connect and empower communities to learn, love and look after our environment.

Since 2001, we've been leading beautification mahi, community projects and environmental education programmes all over South and East Auckland.

Join us and make a real impact on this mission.Your roleWe're looking for someone who is practical, people-focused and ready to roll up their sleeves.

You'll be responsible for the daily running of the CRC and Reuse Store while the shop is open, including : Coordinating CRC and Reuse Store operations during opening hours.Leading and supporting staff and volunteers on the shop floor.

Encouraging a positive, respectful and supportive team culture.Delivering excellent retail customer service, including processing transactions and receiving payments.Setting up displays and merchandising to maximise sales in the store.Engaging with customers on what is / isn't accepted and offering solutions in line with CRC policies and checking quality of goods received and processed.Liaising with the Zero Waste Manager about recycling volumes, transportation needs and any operational issues.Assisting the Zero Waste Manager with recycling partnerships, new waste reduction opportunities and CRC events / initiatives.Using initiative to resolve day-to-day challenges and keeping things running smoothly.About youAs a valued member of our team, you will have the following skills, experience, and attributes : Experience leading a team, ideally in retail, customer service or waste / resource recovery.Understanding of retail operations (stock control, merchandising, customer service).

Ability to support, motivate and guide staff and volunteers with patience and respect.Skill in building good working relationships and helping people work well together.Strong organisational and communication skills.An interest and passion for ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.Confidence handling challenges with resilience and problem-solving skills.Compassion and empathy, with an ability to connect with people from all walks of lifeInitiative to take ownership of daily tasks and make practical improvementsFlexibility to adapt to the needs of the centre and the community.BenefitsThe successful candidate will be rewarded with : A supportive, community-focused workplace with a fun, friendly team.Learning and development opportunities.Staff discounts at our Community Recycling CentreFree counselling and wellbeing services through our Employee Assistance Programme.Free onsite parking.Opportunities to support community projects and initiatives.What's more, you'll be a part of a great workplace.

The Beautification Trust is an accredited Living Wage employer and has recently won the Excellence for Community Contribution award at 2 Degrees Auckland Business Awards 2024 (Best of the Best).

You will join a high achieving team that is full of passionate people like yourself.Our wider servicesOur mahi sees communities have pride and feel safe, the environment becoming cleaner and healthier, and communities being connected and empowered.Our focuses are to; love, respect and restore the environment, teach and facilitate environmental and sustainability education and create communities of belonging and connection.

For more details check out our website : for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.Join us in building a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Apply now as our Reuse Store Team Leader!

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