Camping and Outdoor Recreation Associate

At Kittery Trading Post, we are more than a retailer—we are a family-owned and family-run community rooted in outdoor heritage, craftsmanship, and authentic connection. For generations, we have served customers who value quality, adventure, and tradition. Our team members bring that same passion to life every day, creating welcoming experiences built on knowledge, trust, and pride in what we do.

We believe in doing things the right way: treating people with respect, supporting one another, and honoring the family legacy we are entrusted to carry forward. When you work at Kittery Trading Post, you become part of a close-knit team that values hard work, integrity, and a shared love of the outdoors.

Walk-in/on-the-spot interviews are available daily 9:30am-6pm at our retail location.

Application Requirements & Essential Functions for Camping and Outdoor Recreation Sales Associates:

• Should possess strong interpersonal and/or customer service skills
• Should demonstrate an ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Should have basic computer skills, and a working knowledge of windows
• Should have previous experience dealing with the public in a fast paced environment
• Should have strong mathematical skills
• Retail sales associates must demonstrate professional customer assistance through awareness and a friendly courteous approach, with follow through
• Must demonstrate an aptitude for learning product and store knowledge, using, but not limited to: Vendor clinics, training programs, employee communication and written materials
• Must demonstrate the ability to research problems and problem solve
• Must demonstrate correct usage of the telephone, computer, pricing equipment and proper completion of all paperwork
• Initiative and drive in performance of duties. Showing a willingness to follow directions with a positive attitude
• Maintain the neatness, cleanliness and integrity of all merchandise, and the working environment
• Must be sixteen years of age or older

General Summary:

Camping and Outdoor Recreation Associates assist customers as they shop within our store. Camping Outdoor Recreation Associates must greet customers, answer questions related to the merchandise and store policies and locate items. Sales Associates must keep the sales floor tidy and well-stocked. Sales associates report directly to the camping/specialty sports assistant managers. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualified candidates must be available to work Tuesdays 9:00am- 7:00pm, Thursdays 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays 11:00am-5:00pm

Part-time year-round employee benefits:

• Store Discount is available at the date of hire, up to 30%
• Pro Deal Discounts are available after thirty days of active employment
• Paid Leave is available after one hundred twenty days of active employment
• 401(k) with a 4% company match is available after an employee’s one year anniversary with the company as long as they’re twenty one years of age or older and have worked at least 1,000 hours
• Charge Account ($150) is available after ninety days of active employment
• Profit Sharing is available after a full calendar year of active employment to those twenty one years of age or older and have worked at least 1,000 hours
• Funeral Leave is available after thirty days of active employment
• Educational Reimbursement up to $500 per calendar year is available after ninety days of active employment
• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you prefer to be contacted via email, phone call, or text to move forward in the screening process?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Camping/Outdoor Recreation Equipment: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $500