Be part of a dedicated and inspiring team in a creative environment at our retail bead store in Alameda, CA! We are seeking:

• Part-time Sales Associate
• Volunteer/ Intern

• Inspire people's natural creativity, help them design something beautiful, or select jewelry as gifts.
• Ring up sales.
• Fill weborders.
• Guide people in repairing jewelry.
• Make social media posts to give people reasons to come in.
• Keep the shop clean, organized, stocked.
• Set up displays, take photos, enter data on computer, label inventory, and other operational tasks.

Your regular 2-3 day/week work schedule would usually include:

• Saturday (4-8 hour shifts; current shop hours 11-6)
• One or more weekday shifts (current shop hours 12:00-6:00pm)

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, bend over and climb ladders
• Tendency to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to do a variety of tasks to keep the business functioning

• See the new beads when they arrive, get first dibs & use your 20% employee discount
• Earn competitive pay based on experience and responsibilities
• Be on an inspiring team with talented co-workers, who like yourself, are dedicated to doing a great job.
• Learn useful business skills in a creative environment.
• Our customers are regularly telling us how much they appreciate our being here. Wouldn't you love hearing that kind of appreciation every day?
• Many tell us this is their "happy place", and some come here on their birthdays.
• Feel fulfilled as you acknowledge and support our customer's creative spirit.

Volunteer/ Intern:

Make a contribution and be part of our creative community, without making an ongoing commitment. This is a great way to gain job experience to prepare you for a paid job, and work with talented and inspiring co-workers. Store credit available as a thank you. Tasks vary, but may include the tasks such as:

• Prepare our beautiful inventory for sale, including counting, bagging, labeling
• Greet and help customers
• Take pictures of jewelry and beads
• Assist sales associates
• Add products to our website, and othe website maintenance
• Make our store space sparkle with cleanliness
• Set up attractive displays
• Other behind-the-scenes tasks involved with running a retail operation.

Those interested in employment can e-mail their cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Bead Inspirations is an equal opportunity employer.