Redirection Logistics Associate

TSL is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Redirection Logistics Associate / Administrative Assistant to support and expand our waste reduction efforts. This newly created position will focus on developing and managing logistics for fabric scrap and sewing machine donations. The ideal candidate will cultivate relationships with existing partners, such as mattress companies, industrial textile companies, and secondary apparel markets, while educating volunteers and community members about sustainable practices. This role is crucial in increasing awareness of TSL’s waste reduction initiatives and encouraging broader community participation.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination:

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for fabric scrap and sewing machine donation projects.
• Organize and oversee volunteer activities, ensuring they align with TSL’s waste reduction goals.
• Maintain a database of volunteers, tracking their participation and hours.

Donation Management:

• Develop and manage logistics for receiving and processing fabric scrap and sewing machine donations.
• Collaborate with existing partners and establish new relationships with businesses and organizations involved in textile and apparel industries.
• Coordinate the distribution of repurposed sewing machines and materials to students and community members.

Community Outreach and Education:

• Educate volunteers and community members about sustainable ways to reuse and upcycle clothing and fabrics.
• Create and distribute educational materials and resources on waste reduction and sustainable sewing practices.
• Promote TSL’s waste reduction efforts through social media, community events, and other outreach activities.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to TSL staff and programs.
• Assist with scheduling, communications, and documentation related to waste reduction initiatives.
• Manage records and reports on donation and volunteer activities.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability, waste reduction, and community education.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of volunteers and partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with database management.
• Experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit work, or related fields is a plus.
• Knowledge of sewing and textile repurposing is beneficial but not required.

Working Conditions

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events and volunteer activities.
• Combination of office work and hands-on activities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Sits and walks throughout the day.
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires repetition of the same physical activities or mental activities.
• Requires walking.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Requires bending or twisting.
• Requires standing.

The Sewing Labs is an inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment. We entrust our brand to those who share our passion for sewing. Our teachers and volunteers are the heart of our mission and are the key to reflecting our culture and brand.

The Sewing Labs is an equal opportunity employer. As required by law, we must record certain information to be made a part of our affirmative action program.
 

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. 
 

We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.