Student Intern - Threads of Hope Thrift Store (Sanford)

Related Program: Threads of Hope Thrift Store (Sanford)

Shaw's Plaza (Center for Shopping)
1364 Main Street

Sanford, ME

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals or teams

Position description: Are you a local student looking to develop your skills in the Business & Marketing, Arts & Communication or Science & Technology career pathways? We're looking for fresh marketing & merchandising ideas, creative makers to up-cycle and reupholster donated items, helping to develop in-store events and more! Come intern at Threads of Hope, a thrift store with a mission to fund Catholic Charities Maine & the programs that help members of our community.

Key Responsibilities: (specific tasks volunteer will be working on)

• Work collaboratively with TOH staff. 
• Complete assigned marketing, merchandising, event planning and/or artisan tasks.
• Help maximize donated items by reupholstering, repairing/building, stripping/painting, etc. them for resale. 
• Help create content for social media and in-store special events.

Impact of Opportunity: 

Your work will help keep items out of landfills. Proceeds fund programs that help your neighbors. Your work will support a local circular economy and provides the community with affordable options. 

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Honest, trustworthy & dependable.
• Able & willing to follow instructions to complete tasks. 
• Willing to work collaboratively on creative projects.
• Willing to bring fresh ideas & apply knowledge from the classroom. 

Training Offered: On-the-job 

• Time Commitment/Schedule: Flexible hours Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Benefits

• Practice the skills that you're learning in the classroom 
• Showcase your creativity and artisanship.
• Develop customer service and fulfillment skills. 

Program Contact: Tracy Moore, Threads of Hope Store Manager 207 324-1081, [email protected]

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