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 welcome all visitors to the shop

  • Maintain a friendly, professional customer service attitude 

  • Gain familiarity with the shop’s ethos, products, and makers to make recommendations to customers and drive sales

  • Process transactions using our point of sale system 

  • Cleaning and restocking before opening and after closing 

  • Maintain the shop’s visual merchandising and restock throughout the day

  • Assist with receiving and merchandising new inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior retail experience preferred

  • Ability to work independently

  • Strong basic math skills 

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • 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

  • Friendly, engaging attitude – you will often be the only person working in the shop, and will frequently need to talk with customers throughout the day.

  • Attention to detail 

  • Maintaining a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere for all customers

HOURS, PAY & PERKS:

  • 2-3 days per week, 8-hour shifts. Must be available on Saturdays.

  • Compensation beginning at $18/hourly, depending on experience, with eligibility for end-of-season bonus.

  • In-store employee discount.

  • Desired Start Date: Week of June 1, 2025

  • Anticipated End Date: October 31, 2025

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: April 21 – May 14, 2025.

Interview Period: May 15 – May 31, 2025.