Overview We are seeking a reliable, customer-oriented weekend Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be the face of the Shop by Potters Union - helping customers find the right tools, processing transactions, and maintaining an organized, well-stocked floor. Experience or interest in pottery, is highly preferred!

Key Responsibilities Customer Service:

Greet customers, answer questions about products (clay bodies, glazes, tools), and provide a friendly shopping experience. Assist and orient customers coming in for bisque painting or one-time handbuilding workshops.

Point of Sale:

Operate the register, process payments accurately, and handle returns or exchanges.

Inventory & Merchandising:

Unpack shipments, stock shelves, organize heavy clay inventory, and ensure display areas are clean and presentable.

Order Fulfillment:

Assist with picking and packing orders for curbside pickup.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

Previous experience in retail, customer service, or a pottery studio environment is preferred.

Ceramics Knowledge:

Basic familiarity with pottery, clay types, glazes, tools, or kiln firing is a major plus.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to lift and carry heavy items frequently (bags of clay and boxes of glaze can weigh up to 50 lbs).

Communication:

Strong interpersonal skills and a helpful attitude.

Schedule Availability:

Ability to work weekends and select holidays as needed. Compensation and Perks Starting hourly wage ($16/hour) Employee discount on clay, tools, and supplies Employee discount on studio membership shelf at Potters Union How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief note about your interest in pottery to hello@pottersunion.com with the subject line "Associate Application the Shop [Your Name]" by September 23.

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 16.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person