Our Art Supply Store/ Frame Shop/ Art Gallery is looking for a new team member to join our staff! We are looking for creative, hard-working individuals who have a strong concept of art mediums and retail work.
*What you will be doing:*
Our store has many functions, an art supply store, custom framing shop, and art gallery.
This position focuses mainly in the custom framing portion of our store, but we are always flexible if people want to expand their knowledge in other departments.
Here are some duties for the position:
· Assisting customers with their needs and questions.
This will require learning our art supplies, gallery art, and framing materials to better suit our customer’s needs
· Closing and opening functions for our store
· Inventory counting on a monthly basis
· Basic retail qualifications: cash register counts, learning our Point of Sale format, cleaning and restocking inventory.
· Assist with art events for the public such as art classes, art shows, and sponsorship events held by the company.
· Posting to social media and contributing to newsletters.
· Creating custom framing designs and working with customers to suit their budget and style.
· Custom framing projects for our customers using our archival framing methods.
Training will be provided.
· Off site installation of artwork in businesses or customer's homes.
· Using our fancy specialized equipment made just for framing to learn how to manufacture custom frames, custom cut mats, and designing advanced mat designs.
*What we would like from you:*
We hope to find the perfect fit for this position, we are flexible in our qualifications, but suggest the following for you to strive at the position:
· Knowledge of custom framing (not required)
· 2 years retail experience (strongly recommended)
· Strong attention to details required.
(a must!)
· Ability to lift 50 lbs.
· Passion for and understanding of the Missoula Community as well as the Frame of Mind mission and our place in our community.
· Strong customer service and people skills
· Strong organization skills
· Flexibility in schedule
· Experience with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Snap Chat
· Experience with Google Business, Square, Excel, Word, and Adobe Suite a plus
· Public outreach a plus
*Additional Information, We care about our staff:*
We strive to create a fun and exciting work place for our employees.
We respect and care about all of our employees, and offer an array of benefits:
All positions will receive a 20% discount on art supplies and framing materials, and 30% off custom framing
Commission given on Custom Framing sales and Design Outreach sales
Our store does multiple public outreach events, and all staff are welcome to join the company to these events.
Some regular events we let employees attend:
* Western Montana Humane Society Ken Shugart Award Ceremony
* ZACC mini show
* ZACC last best print show
* The Western Montana Center Black and White Ball
* Missoula Downtown Association BBQ and Christmas Party
* customer appreciation parties from our many vendors
* staff holiday parties
1 part-time position, pay rate based on experience, ranges from$13.
50-$17.
00/ hr
Resumes accepted at our store location and through indeed.
please contact our store for store location or email address to send us a resume.
(please no phone calls)
Work Remotely
* No, this is a hands on creative position!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $17.
00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* professional picture framing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person