Social Enterprise Retail Intern
ORGANIZATION: Homeless Garden Project
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Description
The Homeless Garden Project (HGP), founded in 1990 and based in Santa Cruz, California, provides job training, transitional employment and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. HGP operates the Homeless Garden Project Store, a social enterprise that supports its programming. The HGP Store sells its own products that are made by program trainees from herbs, flowers, and produce grown on our 3.5-acre organic farm as well as some products made by local artists sold on consignment. HGP products include bath &body, food & beverage, candles, and more. HGP Store sells products at its two retail locations in Santa Cruz and Capitola, online (shop.homelessgardenproject.org), and through wholesale partners. HGP Store does a significant portion of its business during the holiday season.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working intern who will support the HGP Store’s operations during the 2020 holiday season. Under the general supervision of the Value-Added Retail & Enterprise Manager, the VAE Enterprise Intern will be responsible for the supervision and management of all online orders, wholesale accounts, and consignment relationships.
Responsibilities
- Support the fulfillment of online orders, including packaging and shipment.
- Serve as the liaison between HGP and wholesale accounts, proactively checking in to ensure they have adequate inventory.
- Support the fulfillment of wholesale orders, including packaging, invoicing, and potentially local delivery.
- Serve as the liaison between HGP and consignors, proactively contacting them to replenish their product in HGP’s store.
- Meet consignors at the HGP store to check in their inventory, complete necessary paperwork, and enter into HGP’s point of sale system.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle
- Must be professional and outgoing with strong communication skills
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods
- Experience in retail preferred
- Experience in computer systems including Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, point of sale systems, and online store systems preferred
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-motivated multi-tasker with a strong work ethic
- Highly organized in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
- Ability to collaborate and be a team player
Compensation
This is a volunteer, unpaid internship. We encourage you to use this internship to gain course credit or seek out grants with your college, if that is an option. Please include this information in your cover letter.
Application Procedure and Deadlines
Send your resume and a cover letter to Volunteer Manager, Atalanta Kyriazi, at atalantak@homelessgardenproject.org. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.
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About Homeless Garden Project
Location:
30 West Cliff Drive P.O. 617, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061, US
Mission Statement
The Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project helps men and women gain skills and confidence to enter wider communities. We provide training and transitional employment within a community-supported organic garden. Volunteers have many opportunities to learn about and help in the garden, in the kitchen, and with special events.
Description
The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) provides paid job training, transitional employment, and support services to people experiencing homelessness. In complement, the Project operates a community education and volunteer program that serves over 2,500 people annually. The programs take place at our 3.5-acre organic farm and related enterprises. Volunteers have many opportunities to learn about and help in the garden, in the kitchen, and with special events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1338 Pacific AvenueSanta CruzSanta Cruz, CA 95060
DATE POSTED
January 5, 2021
SKILLS
- Retail / Sales
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- - At least 10 hours commitment per week for at least 3 months - Requires on-site work primarily at HGP’s Pacific Avenue store location with some local transportation required.