2024 Job Openings at The Artisan's Bench
We’re hiring! We have a couple positions open for the holiday season and beyond. Weekend availability is a must, and there are opportunities for part-time or full-time scheduling, as well as seasonal or long-term fit.
See below for details:
Job Summary
The Artisan's Bench is seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Retail Sales Associate for the upcoming holiday season. We’re a small, independent business in downtown Brighton, specializing in unique, quality, handmade goods from artists in Michigan and around the country, as well as hand-knotted rugs. Our small team is dedicated to providing the best customer service experience possible, for customers both in-store and online. We believe in the beauty and value of handmade goods and are looking for a candidate who shares those values.
We are looking for someone who can come in and help handle the daily operations of running the store during the holidays to give us the bandwidth to best serve our customers. The right candidate is someone who is a natural born helper and thrives in a support role - seeing what needs to be done and taking care of it as needed. It’s important to be able to learn on the job and pick things up quickly. The perfect fit will be someone who is enthusiastic about art, energetic, and not afraid to do the work.
Job Description
- Provide friendly customer service (greeting, helping with selections, check-out, and wrapping)
- Help with visual merchandising and restocking sold items
- Keep the store clean and tidy
- Handle area rugs as needed
- Assist shipping manager with packing orders
- Input item listings on the website (may include photography)
Qualifications
- Customer service experience
- Heavy lifting (regularly up to 30#) - going up and down stairs and carrying heavy things (often at the same time), as well as handling large area rugs
- Detail-oriented and good at in-the-moment problem solving
- Have the ability to multitask in a busy shop environment
- Happy to be in a support role
- Comfortable handling and moving fragile items
- Are energetic and comfortable being on your feet most of the day
- Are comfortable with computers & pick up new software quickly
- Want to be part of a dedicated, passionate, and fun-loving team
- Have a very strong work ethic and take pride in what you do
Schedule
The gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday with extended hours during the holidays. Weekend availability is a must. Weekly hours could range from 15-40 depending on the week (will ramp up between Thanksgiving and Christmas). This is being offered as a seasonal position through the holiday season, and there could be potential for longer term scheduling depending on fit and need.
To apply, email your resume and a cover letter to {sales@artisansbench.com}.