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Summit Reuse

Uptown Cheapskate Durham Buyer

Durham, NC · On-site

$12.50 - $13/hr

Uptown Cheapskate is rooted in sustainable fashion, upcycling, and helping the environment. We buy gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories from people in the community, paying cash on the spot ...

Tersus Solutions

Sewing and Repair Tech

Englewood, CO · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

As the backbone of recommerce™, Tersus partners with leading outdoor, athletic, luxury, and footwear brands to provide full-suite textile reclamation, repair, upcycling, recycling, and logistics ...

Children's Harbor

Thrift Store Manager

Eclectic, AL

... upcycling, or vintage merchandising. · Bilingual skills (e.g., English/Spanish) a plus in diverse communities. Skills and Attributes · Passionate about thrift culture, environmental sustainability ...

The Junkluggers

Laborer SOME SAT ONLY

Franklin, TN · On-site

$20/hr

Our mission is to enhance lives, our communities, and the environment by donating, recycling, upcycling, and supporting local charities. The amount of household and commercial waste that ends up in ...

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How much do upcycling jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for upcycling in the United States is $100,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Upcycling job?

An upcycling job involves creatively repurposing discarded or unwanted materials into new products of higher value or quality. This can include roles in design, crafting, manufacturing, and sustainability consulting. Upcycling professionals work in industries such as fashion, furniture, and home decor to reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability. They may source materials, develop innovative designs, and educate others on eco-friendly practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Upcycling position, and why are they important?

To excel in an upcycling role, you need strong creativity, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of materials and sustainability practices, often supported by experience in design, craftsmanship, or environmental science. Familiarity with tools such as sewing machines, woodworking equipment, and digital design platforms like CAD software can be valuable, as can certifications in sustainable design or recycling management. Great communication, adaptability, and project management skills help in collaborating with clients and teams to turn discarded materials into valuable products. These skills allow you to efficiently transform waste into innovative items, promote environmental responsibility, and deliver high-quality outcomes to clients or consumers.

What are common challenges faced in upcycling roles, and how do professionals typically address them?

Professionals in upcycling often encounter challenges like sourcing consistent quality materials and adapting design ideas to work with variable or limited resources. Creative problem-solving is crucial, as each project may require rethinking traditional manufacturing processes to suit unique materials. Effective upcyclers build strong supplier networks, stay flexible in their design approach, and often collaborate closely with colleagues or clients to set realistic expectations. By embracing these challenges, upcycling professionals build resilience, gain valuable experience, and contribute meaningfully to sustainability and waste reduction efforts.

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Infographic showing various Upcycling job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $100,673 per year, or $48.4 per hour.
Fashion Consultant Uptown Cheapskate State College

Fashion Consultant Uptown Cheapskate State College

Uptown Cheapskate

State College, PA • On-site

$10 - $13/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago

Uptown Cheapskate rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 88 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 46 rated thrift stores

Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Uptown Cheapskate is currently seeking part time fashion consultants to join our team. We are looking for friendly, up-beat fashion lovers who are organized, efficient, and reliable. If you love keeping up with the latest trends and coolest brands, being a Fashion Consultant is for you!
Uptown Cheapskate is a buy-sell-trade fashion store for young adults. We buy gently used, trendy clothes, shoes, and accessories from people in the community - paying cash on the spot or offering even more in store credit. We then sell those items in our store at huge discounts. At Uptown, we focus on sustainable fashion, upcycling, and helping the environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Organize racks, merchandise clothing, tag and process product
  • Ring out customers on the register and teach them how to sell to us
  • Help make posts on our social media pages

Benefits:
  • Monthly bonus potential
  • 30% employee discount

Compensation: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Do you know fashion? Do you love finding a great deal? Are you committed to sustainability? If so, come join the Uptown Cheapskate Team! We are looking for friendly, highly motivated people to join our crew of Fashion Consultants.
Uptown Cheapskate is an exciting retail store concept that sells quality clothing brands at affordable prices. Every month, our franchise stores buy and resell thousands of clothing items that have been gently used at a fraction of the prices originally charged. That's why Uptown Cheapskate is such an effective idea that resonates with customers of every income bracket and style persuasion. Our stores feel more like a boutique than a thrift shop, allowing more people to feel comfortable shopping second-hand.
At Uptown Cheapskate, we have a passion for sustainable fashion. We are dedicated to reducing the impact of the fashion industry on the planet by being green 365 days per year. When you support resale, you're not just being good on your wallet - you're giving back to the environment and contributing to an economy that is sustainable and green.
Since 2015, Uptown Cheapskate has joined forces with Kid to Kid and buildOn across the nation to raise money to build schools in developing countries. With the support of tens of thousands of customers all across the nation, we've far surpassed our initial goal and have raised over $600,000 and funded 18 schools (and counting!). With your help, communities in Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Haiti, Nepal, Malawi, and Nicaragua now have the facilities that they need to educate their children for years to come.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to BaseCamp Franchising Corporate.

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