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Retail Associate (1 day a week - every Wednesday)
We are hiring for a part-time retail associate role at The Yo Store. This is a seasonal, part-time position with the possibility to stay on longer - depending on candidate/ your availability. Our requirement for this role is someone with at least one year of retail experience.
Training would start beginning of June. We would need this seasonal hire to commit through the end of August. If you are available to stay on longer then that would also be super.
Hours: Every Wednesday 9.30 - 5.30pm. Potential for extra shift coverage throughout summer.
You will be working with the store manager to represent The Yo Store through sales, attitude and knowledge. This is a customer facing retail role and will include, but is not limited to:
- building strong relationships with our customers
- strong brand knowledge
- familiarity with Shopify Point of Sale
- the ability and desire to embrace a sales focused role
- enthusiastic about community based events
You must:
- have at least one year of retail experience. Ideally with a similar small business.
- holiday availability (if it falls on your work day)
- be able to work consistent shifts during the summer season. Time off during these time periods is not impossible, but is considered only if sufficient shift coverage can be arranged.
- have excellent retail and relational skills
- have the ability to carry up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- work well within a team and alone
- has a good understanding of small businesses and is able to adapt when needed.
- the ability to master multiple systems with many layers related to our point of sale system, inventory tracking, pulling goods for online orders, customer communication, etc.
What we offer: a place to grow and longevity, a small supportive team, a colorful creative workplace, an hourly rate starting at $19 an hour. Store discounts.
Please apply with your current resume, a cover letter explaining how your skills, personality, and experience qualify and some recent working references to hello@yoportland.com
We look forward to hearing from you!