HELP CREATE A FIRST DAY THAT FEELS WELCOMING, CALM, AND CONFIDENT.

POLYWOOD® is looking for a New Hire Welcome Session Facilitator (part time, flexible hours) who enjoys helping others feel comfortable, supported, and set up for success. This role is ideal for a retired teacher, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, or daycare professional who enjoys guiding small groups in a structured, classroom style environment. A key part of this role is helping new team members use basic technology tools.

If you appreciate routine, enjoy answering questions, and take pride in creating an organized and encouraging space, this could be a wonderful fit.

What You’ll Do:

• Welcome small groups of new team members and explain simple instructions clearly.
• Help participants sign in and begin their assigned onboarding, including but not limited to: tax forms, i-9s, background checks, etc.
• Guide new hires through basic technology use, including logging in to systems, navigating different operating systems, and using company devices.
• Answer frequently asked questions in a patient and supportive manner.
• Connect with a support team member if an unexpected question arises.
• Ensure each new hire feels comfortable, confident, and ready to begin their journey at POLYWOOD®.

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What You Bring:

• Experience in teaching, childcare, tutoring, employee onboarding, or classroom support.
• Confidence using basic technology such as computers, cell phones, and common operating systems.
• Comfort providing clear instructions to a small group in a structured setting.
• A patient, kind, and approachable presence.
• Basic comfort using a computer and cell phone, including helping others log in.
• Availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during daytime hours.
• Appreciation for routine, organization, and consistency.

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Bonus Skills:

• Experience facilitating structured group sessions or orientations.
• Familiarity with onboarding environments or employee training support.
• Experience helping others learn basic technology or digital systems.

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Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Meaningful Impact: Your presence helps new hires feel confident and prepared on day one.
• Low Stress Structure: Sessions follow a consistent format with built-in support always available.
• Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Approximately 10 to 15 hours per week.
• Positive Environment: Help create a welcoming experience that reflects our culture and values.

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About Us

At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time.

We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics. But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people.

This role plays an important part in supporting the employees who build, ship, and innovate our furniture every day. By creating a calm, organized, and encouraging first day experience, you help set the tone for confidence, connection, and long term success.

Check out this video - Genuine Polywood

If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d love to meet you! Apply today!

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POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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