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WE'RE HIRING! 


Accepting applications until May 30th, 2022.


Village Fabric Shop specializes in quality apparel and quilting fabrics, environmentally responsible textiles, notions, and crafting goods that inspire people to create, celebrate craft traditions, and connect with others. Kelsey and Nicole reopened the shop at the end of February 2021 and are now looking to expand our team. 

See more about us on Instagram and Facebook @Villagefabricshop and on our website www.villagefabricshop.com

 

Village Fabric Shop is hiring! We are looking for a part-time sales associate. 

This position is for Friday and some Saturday/Sundays, 8-15 hours a week. Must have weekend availability. 

Compensation is $15 per hour along with an employee discount. We are a growing business with potential to expand hours. There is the possibility of adding additional days in the future. 


TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to shop@villagefabricshop.com with the subject line: part-time sales associate


Our ideal candidate: 

  • Experience in customer service/retail position 

  • Enthusiasm for helping customers with projects /desire to help customers have a positive experience 

  • Has curiosity and a passion for textiles and crafting 

  • Fabric, sewing, and/or craft knowledge 

  • Is environmentally focused 

  • Self directed

  • An excellent communicator 

  • Detail oriented

  • Clean and organized 

  • Can be flexible in scheduling 

  • Calm, focused, and friendly 

  • Works independently 

  • Ability to solve problems 

  • Attention to design and style 

  • Values kindness 

  • Go getter and self starter 

  • Passion for building community with patience, empathy, trust and respect. 

  • Enjoying keeping up with new patterns, industry news and likes cultivating relationships within the arts community 

  • Wants to grow with the business (would like to become more involved with the business as we grow) 


 Responsibilities and Duties, including but not limited to 

  • Providing excellent, engaging customer service

  • Helping customers with projects 

  • Cutting and folding fabrics

  • Sorting and organizing reuse drop offs 

  • Labeling and tagging products and fabrics 

  • Receiving inventory 

  • Cleaning and maintaining the shop

  • Merchandising products 

  • Fulfilling online orders 

  • Answering questions over the phone

  • Keeping inventory stocked, cleaned, and organized

  • Potential to teach and make samples


Physical Requirements

Employees spend most shifts on their feet, and there is some lifting of inventory less than 50 pounds. The physical requirements of this position are considered light work and include: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.


Village Fabric Shop actively seeks to recruit a broadly diverse pool of candidates for this position. We are committed to equality of employment and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, cultural background, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or diagnosis, genetic information or veteran status. 


TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to shop@villagefabricshop.com with the subject line: part-time sales associate

○ Cover Letter

○ Resume

○ Please address the following in your cover letter 

■ What draws you to this position?

■ What would your professional goals be if you were to be offered this position?

  • You’re welcome to send us pictures of your makes, or your social media tag - this is not a requirement.