Temporary Fashion Inventory Control Lead

Runway Recycled Inc., a 501(c)(3) sustainable-fashion nonprofit, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Temporary Fashion Inventory Control Lead to help organize, verify and document more than 600 women’s fashion items.

This is a hands-on project for someone who enjoys creating order, working with fashion inventory and maintaining accurate records. The selected candidate will work directly with Runway Recycled’s founder inside our Clearwater storage and e-commerce workspace.

Responsibilities:

* Physically locate and identify garments throughout the inventory

* Match garments to their corresponding Poshmark listings

* Verify each item’s brand, category, size, condition and listing status

* Assign or confirm SKU numbers

* Record each item’s exact bag, rack, shelf, bin or storage location

* Update and maintain an organized Google Sheets inventory tracker

* Label and place garments into protective bags

* Identify missing, duplicated, damaged or incorrectly labeled items

* Prepare garments for photography, measurements and online listings

* Assist with light photography, steaming, folding, packing and shipping preparation

* Help integrate additional inventory arriving from New Jersey

* Produce an exception list of items requiring further research or correction

Ideal Candidate:

* Highly organized, dependable and attentive to detail

* Comfortable using Google Sheets and entering data accurately

* Able to follow a consistent inventory and labeling process

* Experience with retail inventory, stockrooms, fashion merchandising, e-commerce or resale platforms

* Familiarity with Poshmark or similar platforms is strongly preferred

* Comfortable standing, bending, sorting garments and moving light boxes

* Able to work independently while following the founder’s instructions

* Willing to ask questions rather than make assumptions about unidentified inventory

* Has reliable transportation to the Clearwater area

* Available for occasional weekend shifts

* Able to provide two professional or personal references

Schedule and Work Environment:

Work will generally be completed in supervised 3–4-hour shifts. Most shifts will be scheduled between October 10 and October 27, with limited availability October 28–30.

All onsite work must be scheduled directly with the founder and completed while the founder is present. The selected candidate will not receive independent or unsupervised access to the storage workspace.

This is an active storage and inventory environment involving garment bags, clothing racks, shelving, labels, photography supplies and light boxes. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Compensation:

* $18 per hour

* Approximately 10–15 hours per week

* Temporary project running October 10–31, 2026

* Potential consideration for future project-based opportunities as Runway Recycled grows in the Tampa Bay area

About Runway Recycled:

Runway Recycled combines fashion, creativity and social impact to extend the life of quality women’s apparel and divert textiles from landfills. Our work includes curated resale, garment rehoming, sustainable styling, upcycling, community partnerships, educational activities and fashion-focused events.

Every garment deserves more than one beautiful chapter.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and résumé to hello@runwayrecycled.shop. Please include “Temporary Fashion Inventory Control Lead” in the subject line and mention your availability between October 10 and October 31, 2026.

After submitting your letter of interest and résumé, you must complete the application form provided by Runway Recycled to be considered for the position.

Please do not send links or attachments other than your résumé. Using one dedicated application address will help keep applications organized and reduce spam to the organization’s general inbox.

To help protect applicants from scams, applicants should communicate only through the official Runway Recycled email address or the organization’s verified website and company page.

Applicants will never be asked to pay a fee, purchase equipment, provide banking information or send sensitive personal documents before receiving and accepting a formal offer.

Applications must be received by September 20, 2026. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial screening and may be invited to complete a short, paid hands-on inventory exercise.