Sales Assistant / Keyholder (part-time)
(18-Month Pregnancy/Parental Leaves Contract)
We are currently seeking our next incredible team member to cover for an 18-month Pregnancy/Parental Leave. The ideal candidate is cheerful, reliable and organized. A self-starter who enjoys working with people. The position includes opening and closing the store, customer service and sales, store upkeep, receiving new products and re-stocks, shipping online orders, framing artwork, gift wrapping, and other duties it takes to keep a small retail store running smoothly.
Ideally you have experience in retail sales as a keyholder, a passion for modern handmade products and an appreciation for supporting local, small and independent businesses. To round it out you have skills in merchandising, experience in e-commerce packaging/shipping and are capable of juggling various tasks in an interruption-prone environment. The job does require standing for long periods, bending, reaching and lifting (40 pounds) on a daily basis, and at times requires you to work alone.
Bonus Assets
- Experience using tablet POS systems
- Product photography
- Knowledge of fountain pens
- Experience using social media for a business
- Familiarity with printing processes used and art mediums carried in the store
- A willingness to go above and beyond
Availability
The shop is open 10-6 weekdays, 10-5 Saturdays and 11-4 Sundays. Work hours will total 25-30 hours/week (approximately), 3-4 days/week plus alternating weekends on a set schedule. Flexibility to work other shifts would be ideal.
We provide a competitive hourly wage, store discount, and a creative and stimulating environment well suited for someone who enjoys sharing and learning about creative methods, materials and makers.
About Inkwell
Inkwell is a modern handmade boutique with an abundant selection of handmade delights made with love, by makers from around the corner and across the world. Our shop is located in Downtown Halifax, and our online store shares everything in-store with the world. We also produce unique prints and letterpress cards and gifts under the name Inkwell Originals. When we have capacity available we offer custom letterpress printing services. We have wonderful customers and work with incredible makers.
We are located at 1453 South Park St (across from Victoria Park), in Halifax, NS. The storefront is along bus routes 1, 4, 8, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 10C.
Application process
We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants! To be considered, please email your resume and a paragraph or two outlining why you are interested in working at Inkwell, and why you are a good fit for this position.
Please send applications to work@inkwellboutique.ca with the subject line “Sales Assistant / Keyholder - Contract”
We kindly request no phone calls, dm's or walk-ins. We are grateful to everyone that applies but will only be in touch with those who are selected for an interview. Interviews will be conducted beginning October 23rd, so apply soon! This posting will be removed when the position is filled.
