About us:

Robot vs Sloth focuses on art created by Seattle artist La Ru and a curated selection of art by 45 (mostly) local artists (including some of our talented staff!). We are a small, family-run business, and strive to create a positive, supportive, and friendly atmosphere both for customers and for our team, located in the Pike Place Market. We are a LGBTQ supportive work environment. Currently we are a team of 10 fabulous and creative people, most of which have been with Robot vs Sloth for 1 - 3 years.

Our shop is a fast paced retail environment with an average of 500 - 1000 customers a day in the summer and 200 - 500 customers a day in the winter. Our goal is to engage with each customer so they leave knowing a little more about the shop, the artists we carry, or the products. We are not the type of shop that stands behind the counter waiting for customers, instead we are out on the floor talking with everyone who comes in the door.

We are looking to hire 1 person, fulltime seasonally through September, with the possibility to continue into the fall and winter.

The Ideal Applicant:

• is an outgoing, friendly person, who is able to talk to 500 - 1000 people a day
• is excited about art and the Seattle art scene (a lot of our staff are also artists at our shop!)
• has great communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to work the following schedule: Sundays (10am - 6:30pm), Mondays (9am - 5:30pm), Wednesdays (9am - 5:30pm), and Thursdays (9am - 5:30pm)
• is punctual
• has a positive, welcoming energy
• able to work well with a team
• Must be at least 18 years old

Job tasks include:

• Selling merchandise and introducing customers to the different artists and products we carry
• Talking to and getting to know our customers
• Creating a friendly, positive environment for both customers and fellow teammates
• Folding, tagging, and sku-ing inventory

Since this job is retail, it does require standing for 8 hours (with breaks! Two 10 minute breaks (paid) and one 30 minute (unpaid) break). We try to rotate sales areas every hour or so and have ergonomic floor mats, but supportive shoes are strongly encouraged. This job sometimes requires lifting boxes that are typically under 35lbs, but can be up to 50lbs.

What we offer:
Pay is $20/hr with paid sick leave, with opportunities for raises once sales training has been completed. We offer a regular, consistent schedule. For staff working 30 hours, we also offer great health insurance (including dental and vision) which is available after 60 days of employment. We offer 401k, with employer matching too after 6 months of employment. Employees also receive a 20% discount, and 2 free shirts. Our breakroom has snacks, coffee, tea, and other goodies. We do monthly team/sales competitions that often include winning free products, food around the Pike Place Market, PTO, or bonuses. We also get together as a group through the month for art nights and game nights.

Covid19 Precautions:
Since our shop is small and can get crowded very quickly, we still limit occupancy. Our entire team is vaccinated and we require staff to be fully vaccinated and boosted before starting at Robot vs Sloth. We work with the doors open and have 3 medical grade air filters. We provide KN95 masks, but do not require them.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: Tell us about yourself. What do you like to do? What are you passionate about? If you're an artist, feel free to share your website with us.
• REQUIRED: Do you speak any languages besides English?
• REQUIRED: Do you live in Seattle?
• REQUIRED: We have on average 500-1,000 customers a day. How comfortable are you striking up conversations with strangers and how do you feel about talking to hundreds of people each day?
• REQUIRED:

Are you able to work all of the following shifts?
Sundays (10am - 6:30pm)
Mondays (9am - 5:30pm)
Wednesdays (9am - 5:30pm)
Thursdays (9am - 5:30pm)

• REQUIRED: Are you vaccinated and up-to-date with boosters for Covid-19?

Work Location: In person