This position has been filled. Thank you!

Crafty Wonderland is a woman owned and operated business with two retail stores in Portland - one Downtown and one on NE Alberta St. We feature handmade goods from over 200 local artists.

We are looking to add a fabulous sales associate to our team at our Downtown shop, effective immediately! The position is for approximately 18 hours / 3 days a week.

If you are interested in applying, please read the details below and email the following to craftywonderland808[at]gmail.com:

1. A cover letter detailing why you are a good fit for our team

2. A current resume

3. A list of 3 references

You may also drop off printed copies at our retail store during business hours, but please do not call with any inquiries! 

The ideal candidate:

• Has a minimum of 2 years experience working retail

• Provides excellent customer service

• Is comfortable answering questions and dealing with a diverse range of people

• Is a quick learner and asks for clarification if needed

• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with accuracy

• Is friendly, personable, upbeat and can work as a part of a team

• Is comfortable working with various Point of Sale Systems (we use Quickbooks POS)

• Is able to execute loss prevention protocol

• Is punctual, reliable, and respectful

• Has an interest in handmade goods and art!

Other Requirements:

Current open shifts are 3 weekdays but a potential applicant would have the ability to be flexible with their schedule to cover other shifts as needed.

No additional time off is granted between Black Friday and Christmas.

Tasks for a Retail Sales Associate include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Customers

• Operating the cash register

• Opening and closing the shop

• Keeping the store tidy with light cleaning and straightening

• Restocking sold merchandise

• Merchandising throughout the shop

• Helping with social media as needed

This position would be responsible for the general upkeep of the shop on a day to day basis. During your shifts, you would be expected to engage and help customers, process their transactions, and restock goods that have sold throughout the day. You will also be interacting with our vendors on a day to day basis, so maintaining a professional and friendly attitude is a must!

Benefits:
Starting pay is $16/hour.
We offer employer paid health insurance (for those working 24+ hours a week), an employee discount in our shops, paid sick time and some paid holidays. 

We are so excited that the beloved citywide shopping event for small businesses (formerly know as Little Boxes) is back this year! You could win some fabulous prizes just by supporting participating small businesses from this Thursday, November 14th through December 15th!

Our big Holiday Art + Craft Market is just about 2 1/2 months away and we are so excited to be back at the Convention Center with a fresh batch of fabulous artists! We have new show graphics ready and would love your help spreading the word to your friends, neighbors + social media followers!

Be sure to check out the Facebook event for details including info. about our timed ticketed admission plan! We will be adding event updates there so stay tuned for more exciting additions! If you want to start planning your visit you can peruse the vendor list now!

Below are some handy web graphics for you to use to spread the word online - including a fun new animated gif with flashing holiday lights - thanks to our artist extraordinaire, Ryan Berkley !

We should have actual posters and postcards available at both our retail shops by mid-October - check our social media to see when those arrive in stores!

Crafty Wonderland Shop - Downtown
808 SW 10th Ave.
Open 11am-5pm every day

Crafty Wonderland Shop - NE Alberta
2022 NE Alberta St.
Open 11am-5pm every day

Thanks for your support and see you on December 13, 14 + 15!!

As usual, the amazing artwork used on our posters is done by Ryan Berkley of Berkley Illustration.