Are you a master of multitasking who loves a mix of customer interaction and behind-the-scenes logistics? We are looking for an energetic Retail & Events Specialist to join a vibrant local organization. In this role, you'll be the heartbeat of our community shop and a key player in bringing internal and external events to life. If you're a professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you!
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Schedule & Duration
Type: Temporary (estimated 4-6 months) with the possibility of permanent placement.
Core Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (30 hours per week).
Flexibility: Some hours will shift to evenings or weekends when working scheduled events.
Responsibilities:
What You?ll Do
As the go-to person for both shop operations and event coordination, your days will be diverse and engaging:
Manage the Shop: Oversee the day-to-day execution of the retail store, including daily management and supervising the floor team.
Coordinate Events: Handle the "nitty-gritty" of event planning, including managing emails, booking rooms, organizing setup requirements, and ensuring equipment needs are met.
Support Sales Strategy: Partner with the Sales and Events Manager to help implement sales strategies and deliver exceptional customer service.
Stay Organized: Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes by tracking sales, managing client communications, and handling invoicing and payments.
Deliver Great Service: Act as a primary point of contact for clients and partners, ensuring feedback is documented and addressed for continuous improvement.
Working hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Skills:
Bonus Points (Preferred)
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with retail, event logistics, and hospitality.
Technical Skills: A basic understanding of AV (audio-visual) basics or experience using event-management software.
Specific Backgrounds: Experience working within nonprofit or community-focused settings.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
What We?re Looking For
The Right Experience: You have 1?3 years of experience in a customer-facing role, such as events, sales, hospitality, or general operations.
A Natural Organizer: You possess strong organizational and multitasking skills.
A People Person: You?re known for your high level of professionalism and your ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Tech-Savvy: You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
Ready to jump in? If you?re ready to help create a welcoming environment and make every event a success, apply today to start your next chapter!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).