Update: Applications are CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who applied! You will hear back from us regarding the status of your application by the end of the day on March 4th.

It's time to apply for our 2025 Spring Art + Craft Market! Don't wait too long - applications are only open for two weeks and will close at the end of the day (midnight) on February 15th. Details and a link to the FAQs page of our website are below. Have questions? Check out the FAQs page and you will find most of what you need to know there. We also recommend that you check out our list of handy application tips below before applying.

We'll have about 200 booths of handmade goods and art at the Oregon Convention Center the first weekend in May, just in time for Mother's Day and Spring / Summer birthday + wedding gift giving!

Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market
Pre-Show Ticketed Shopping Event
Friday, May 2nd 5:00-9:00pm

Timed Entry Ticketed General Admission
Saturday, May 3rd
11:00am - 5:00pm

at the Oregon Convention Center
Exhibit Hall C
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Portland, OR

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the Friday night ticketed shopping party is mandatory for all vendors! People can buy tickets in order to shop early for first pick of your goods and without the huge crowds. It's going to be AWESOME! This means that ALL VENDORS will be REQUIRED to load in and set their booth up completely between 9am and 3pm on Friday, May 2nd and to have their booths open that evening during the event from 5-9pm. Please make note of this and arrange your schedule accordingly. Again, this is REQUIRED and is the ONLY time slot where vendors can load in.

CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO THE FAQS PAGE
PLEASE READ THROUGH IT AND THEN FIND A LINK TO THE APPLICATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

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!