Retail Operations Assistant (Fall/Winter)

Pearl Fine Teas Assistant/Intern (Fall+ Winter)

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Location: Washington DC, NE (with remote research tasks, local market locations, and holiday market locations)

Hours: Part-time (specific hours will be explained at the interview)

Timeline: Through at least the end of January, with the definite potential to change and grow into a long-term position over time for the right person.

Job Description

We’re hiring a part-time Fall/Winter Assistant or Intern for our growing retail tea business!

We’re looking for someone dependable, organized, and eager to help with day-to-day operations. This role involves assisting with inventory, preparing for markets and events, customer service, shipping online orders, and general business support. This position runs through the end of January, with the definite potential for the role to change and grow into a long-term position over time with the right person.

Responsibilities Include:

• Holiday & Farmers Markets: Working 1 farmers market a week on a Saturday and/or Sunday, alongside being required to help on the backend and onsite at our Holiday Markets and seasonal pop-up events.
• Inventory Refresh: Working Tuesday mornings for 4–6 hours to refresh all weekend Markets with inventory.
• Order Fulfillment: Packing and shipping online orders accurately and efficiently.
• Inventory Control: Tracking, counting, and managing stock levels to keep inventory organized and up to date.
• Business Support: Conducting remote research alongside handling general business support tasks.
• Customer Experience: Assisting customers both in-store and online.
• Digital Presence: Assisting with occasional social media content and posts.

Ideal Candidate & Background Preferences:

• Retail Experience: Retail sales experience or similar background is preferred.
• Non-Profit Background: Prior experience at a non-profit, with an understanding of how to maximize outcomes with limited resources.
• Technical Skills: Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and/or Word.
• Core Traits: Organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive.
• Physical Capabilities: Able to help with lifting, setting up displays, and event preparation up to 35 lbs.
• Communication & Media: Good communication skills; familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok is a plus.
• Business Mindset: Interested in small business, retail, local markets, and business development. Experience with or interest in business plan writing and new business development is highly valued.

This is a a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in retail, small business operations, local markets, and brand growth. This position may also qualify for college internship credit depending on your school’s program requirements.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send:

• Resume
• Short introduction and any relevant experience

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to commit to this position through at least the end of January?
• Are you comfortable helping onsite at outdoor holiday markets and working 1 farmers market a week on either a Saturday or Sunday?
• Do you have prior experience working or volunteering with a non-profit organization?
• Do you have prior experience in retail sales or a similar customer-facing role?
• Are you available to work Tuesday mornings for 4–6 hours for inventory refreshes?
• Do you consider yourself organized and reliable? Are you able to juggle many things at once?
• Are you able to lift up to 35 pounds?

Pay: From $25.29 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to commit to this position through at least the end of January?
• Are you comfortable helping onsite at outdoor holiday markets and working 1 farmers market a week on either a Saturday or Sunday?
• Do you have prior experience working or volunteering with a non-profit organization?
• Do you have prior experience in retail sales or a similar customer-facing role?
• Are you available to work Tuesday mornings for 4–6 hours for inventory refreshes?
• Do you consider yourself organized and reliable? Are you able to juggle many things at once?
• Are you able to lift up to 35 pounds?

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20017 (Required)

Work Location: In person