What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallery Sales Associate position at Center for Maine Craft?
The Center for Maine Craft is a program of Shop Maine Craft (SMC), the retail subsidiary of the Maine Crafts Association. Dedicated to strengthening Maine’s creative economy, SMC provides craft artists with income opportunities through gallery sales, craft shows, marketing, and events.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Position: Gallery Sales Associate Reports To: Center for Maine Craft Manager
Hours & Pay: 16-35 hours per week, $16/hour starting rate
Location: 288 Lewiston Rd West Gardiner, Maine 04345
Overview
Open year-round, the Center serves as a sales platform for Maine artists to showcase thier work through retail sales and exhibitions. Our Gallery Sales Associates are customer-oriented team members, offering travel information to visitors in West Gardiner while supporting our artist-members by actively promoting and selling their work. Through exceptional customer service and retail sales, we elevate the visibility, stature, and impact of Maine’s craft community. Together, our team cultivates a safe and welcoming environment for working, shopping, and learning.
Hours, Benefits and Pay
Hours range from 16-35 hours per week during the summer and holiday shopping season, with potential reductions in the off-season (January – May). Starting pay is $16/hour. We offer a free Maine Crafts Association membership, staff discounts on inventory and programming, paid time off, a 401(k), and opt-in vision and dental insurance plans, with 75% of the cost covered by Shop Maine Craft.
Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have weekend and closing shift availability (until 6 PM) and reliable transportation. They should have experience or a strong interest in the following areas:
- Knowledge of handmade craft traditions and techniques
- Strong customer service skills
- Maine travel & tourism
- Retail merchandising
- Exhibition installation
- Point-of-sale systems
- E-commerce
- Microsoft Office & Google Drive
- WordPress
We welcome applicants with a passion for these skills and a willingness to learn!
Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To submit an application for employment at the Center for Maine Craft, please provide a resume with job references and a brief statement of interest addressed to Center gallery manager Edythe Morin. You may direct any questions to edy@shopmainecraft.com. No phone calls please!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Retail: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gardiner, ME 04345 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gardiner, ME 04345: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16