Joining SWAP!
Are you looking to get involved in sustainability initiatives on campus? You may be a perfect fit for SWAP. Please get in touch with us to see if we are recruiting for the semester!
The current SWAP Leadership Team is comprised of four co-owners with unique responsibilities. We are always looking to expand our team to include new members so that we can make a greater impact on the WashU community. Check out some of our expectations, perks, and positions we offer.
Some things to consider:
As a non-profit, SWAP is a big commitment. We place a high value on the tight-knit nature of our small group, as it enables us to foster deeper connections among its members. Because of that, those joining SWAP need to be dedicated, hardworking members. While we recognize students have other involvements on campus, we ask that before applying to join SWAP you consider how we might fit into your schedule and whether or not you are able to be an active member of our team.
Perks of joining SWAP:
Business experience in a collaborative non-profit atmosphere
Leadership skills useful in any environment
A student mentor with experience in non-profit management
No cost to gain involvement as a business owner (Other StEP businesses typically require a large buy-in fee to become part of their leadership)
Networking exposure with other students, WashU faculty, and St. Louis community members
Contribute to an important cause in the St. Louis area
Early move-in and late move-out covered by SWAP
Area-Related Roles & Responsibilities
The descriptions below are not tailored to one particular role but rather are there to serve as a guideline for expectations under related-positions. For example, there would be a difference between being a design intern vs. head of design (differences in commitment, responsibilities, and working more independently). This is not a finite list but rather there to show what past roles have looked like.
Storefront
Compiling data on SWAP’s community impact and best sustainability practices
Overseeing storefront hours and organizing team storage/clean-up days
Setting up rules and expectations during shifts
Ensuring members are keeping track of store inventory
Finance
Managing business expenses and budget
Keeps up with rent, finances, taxes, and insurance
Supervising SWAP bank account
Overseeing revenue from the fall sale
Business
Attending StEP Executive Board meetings and events (panels, family events, advisor events)
Spearheading Move-In and Move-Out operations
Orchestrate collection of dorm items
Organizing fundraising events and strategies to generate additional revenue
Design
Developing new design and branding materials (e.g., social media graphics, visuals for website, flyers, campaign materials)
Social Media and Marketing
Spreading awareness of SWAP to the WashU and St. Louis Community
Updating social media accounts/website on a regular basis
Posting relevant information on SWAP events, news, or blog posts
Events & Partnerships
Communicating and coordinating events with various groups at WashU and the greater St. Louis region
Recruitment
Planning events for and work with new members to acclimate them to SWAP
Spearheading recruitment scheduling, emailing, and interviews