WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM ??
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.
Perks:
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
OPPORTUNITIES
Business Development Intern
Collect data to allow SWAP to better serve the WashU community
Develop metrics to track the Trading Post’s impact and progress
Streamline day-to-day data collection methods
Attend weekly leadership meetings
Finance & Accounting Intern:
Work with Finance Director to compile tax documents
Analyze yearly sale income and business spending; make recommendations for improvements
Assemble annual business report with help of Director of Administration
Attend weekly leadership meetings
Education Intern:
Work with Director of Special Events to plan monthly events, such as skillshares or educational programming
Connect students with on- and off-campus sharing economy resources
Update blog with local events & social justice/sustainability trends
Attend weekly leadership meetings
Sustainability Intern:
Liaison to Office of Sustainability
Assist Education Intern in creating skillshares with DIY projects from materials in the store
Attend weekly leadership meetings
Sustainable Fashion Intern
Spearhead WUpcycle Initiative, strong sewing experience preferred but not required
Work in close collaboration with WashU Fashion Department to provide textiles for upcycling/reuse
Organize on & off campus Flash Sales
Educate students about importance of repair and reuse in Fashion Industry
Design Intern
Work with senior designer with marketing materials and signage, including but not limited to: Newsletter graphics, Website graphics, Underpass design, Flyers, Campaign Materials
Works with marketing director to implement innovative marketing materials