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    WE ARE HIRING PERMANENT PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATES

    We are an independent card and gift shop with locations in both Roncesvalles  and Leslieville and we are looking for two individuals with retail experience to join our Roncesvalles team! 

    Why work for Scout?

    • We provide a warm, safe and positive working environment
    • We believe in eco-consciousness, intentional purchases and practices, inclusivity and community
    • We offer 2 paid sick days to PT staff
    • You will have a set weekly schedule 
    • We offer competitive wages and a store discount

    We hope to find someone that already knows and loves our shop and has an affection for handmade! Connecting with our brands and customers is our number one, we are looking for folks who will continue to build on these relationships.  

    Flexibility is always preferred with part time positions. If there is an option to work at both locations (we also have a store in Leslieville) please provide that information with your resume/cover letter as well as your full availability to help us narrow down the candidates that fit best with our scheduling needs. 

    PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE - 405 Roncesvalles Ave.

    Starting Wage $17/hr

    We are looking to hire two employees for our Roncesvalles location. Option to work at both is a bonus for us, please include that detail when applying.

    Approximately 13-15 hours (2 days/week). Flexibility to take on more shifts when needed or as the needs of the store grows is an asset! This is a permanent part time position. 

    Qualifications:

    • Has some retail experience
    • Enjoys interacting with people and feels comfortable in a social environment
    • Weekend availability is a must; flexibility is preferred to cover vacation time/sick days etc. 
    • Is self-motivated and takes initiative helping to improve our shop and our customers' experiences
    • Dependable and reliable
    • Quick to learn and comfortable in the higher paced seasons
    • Has a creative side and a love of handmade
    • Has an understanding of using a POS system -- we use Lightspeed; a cloud based point of sale
    • Familiarity with Shopify is appreciated but not required

    Responsibilities:

    • Customer Service is our #1 expectation from staff. Greeting and guiding customers; engaging authentically while sharing brand stories, providing a comfortable and welcoming space for them. Building on customer relationships.
    • Learning brand stories and product knowledge
    • Receiving merchandise, pricing and organizing back stock
    • Re-merchandising and creating displays
    • Daily cleaning and upkeep of the shop
    • Inventory management
    • Opening and closing duties
    • Packing up and fulfilling online orders
    • Some assistance with our social media needs including instagram stories, reels and tiktok
    • Other duties as required to meet the needs of the business

    Working Conditions:

    • Ability to handle standing, bending, lifting, reaching on a regular basis.
    • Ability to work alone and sometimes after dark.
    • Ability to handle stress and conflict from time to time.
    • We are not a scent free space
    • Our bathrooms are in the basement

      The relationships we've built with our community over the years is so important to us and we are looking for an employee that will continue to build on that. 

      Scout is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

      We want to hear a little about you, what you love about the neighbourhood, about Scout, or about small business, and why you think we could be a good fit for you! Give us a little more insight into why you might be the right person for our small but mighty team.  Please also include any current schedule requirements.

      If it sounds like you would be a good fit for Scout please email your resume and cover letter to us.

      We are grateful to everyone that applies but we can only reach out to those who sound like they will be the right fit. Thank you for taking the time to read through and apply!