POSITION OVERVIEW: RETAIL ASSOCIATE, FIREWEED SHOP & STUDIOS


Overview:

We’re looking for a friendly and detail-oriented individual to join our team this summer!
This is a part-time seasonal role, but we will consider the opportunity to extend for the right candidate. 

Day-to-day tasks include opening and closing the shop, engaging with customers in a friendly and upbeat manner, processing sales, and maintaining the shop’s visual merchandising. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, love connecting with visitors and locals alike, and enjoy being part of a creative environment and celebrating the arts and handmade goods.

RESPONSILBITIES:


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Greet and engage customers in a professional and friendly manner.

  • Assist customers in finding and selecting products that meet their needs.

  • Provide product knowledge and recommendations to customers.

  • Process transactions accurately and efficiently.

  • Maintain a clean and organized sales floor and stock room.

  • Meet or exceed sales goals consistently.

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by providing excellent service and product knowledge.

  • Stay up-to-date on product or service offerings, pricing, and promotions.

  • Address customer inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to achieve team sales goals and participate in sales meetings and training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior retail experience preferred

  • Ability to work independently

  • Strong basic math skills 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Familiarity and enthusiasm for handmade goods & the arts 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move merchandise around the shop as needed

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

  • Comfortable handling cash and using a POS system

  • Attention to detail 

  • Maintain a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere for all customers

  • Time management and organization

  • Product knowledge and a willingness to learn

  • Effective communication and active listening

  • Sales and negotiation skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Customer-focused approach

  • Adaptability to different customer personalities and needs

  • Basic math and computer skills

HOURS, PAY & PERKS:

  • 14-16 hours per week; shifts from 11am - 6pm (subject to change), Friday and Saturday.

    Fridays and Saturdays are required throughout the summer season. 

  • Compensation beginning at $16/hourly, depending on experience

  • 40% in-store discount on eligible items, exclusions on commission sales merchandise may apply

  • Desired Start Date: Week of June 1, 2026

NOTES & HOW TO APPLY

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: Fireweed Shop & Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse artists and consumers we represent, and the community we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex or gender, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Contact: If you have any questions about this application, please reach out to Katie: fireweedshopandstudios@gmail.com.

Application Window: Open until May 31, 2026, or until position is filled.

Interview Period: May 15 – June 8, 2026, or until position is filled.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE