Store Associate
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
826LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. With this in mind we provide drop-in tutoring, field trips, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. All of our free programs are challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student's power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.
About this job
826LA’s Time Travel Mart in Echo Park is hiring a part-time Store Associate. This role involves managing retail sales, assisting customers, and maintaining store cleanliness. The associate will also act as a community ambassador, sharing 826LA’s mission, recruiting volunteers, and supporting fundraising efforts through store events and student publications. Ideal candidates should have retail and cash-handling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to work independently and in a team. Spanish fluency is preferred. Availability on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 AM to 6:15 PM is required, starting November 25, at $18.00/hour.
Roles & responsibilities
● Retail Sales & Customer Service: Manage transactions, assist customers, fulfill online store orders, and
ensure the store is clean and organized to create an inviting shopping experience.
● Community Engagement: Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for 826LA by sharing our mission,
recruiting volunteers, and fostering community connections.
● Inventory & Stock Management: Keep products stocked and organized, restock and back stock as
needed, and create appealing displays that highlight our unique items.
● Support for 826LA Programs: Contribute to fundraising efforts, support events, showcase student
publications, and promote 826LA’s free writing programs.
● Reports to Store & General Operations Manager
Qualifications
● Has experience in retail and POS/cash-handling.
● Works well independently and as part of a team.
● Can multi-task and communicate effectively.
● Possesses excellent organizational skills.
● Is able to communicate effectively with diverse communities.
● Has basic computer skills.
● Preferred fluent in Spanish.
● Believes enthusiastically in the mission of 826LA.
● Is available to work Monday, Thursday, and Friday, with possible additional shifts.
● Can work hours from 11:30 AM to 6:15 PM.
To apply
Please send the following to jobs@826la.org with the subject line: Time Travel Mart Store Associate in Echo Park. No phone calls please.
1. A cover letter that includes a summary of your relevant experience and an explanation of why you are
interested in working at 826LA and the Time Travel Mart.
2. A detailed resume.
3. A list of three references
4. How you heard about this job listing