Seasonal Help Wanted!
Position: Vendor Assistant
Earthen Gypsy Designs is looking for seasonal help for summer 2024! I have several all a day events coming up this summer and need some extra help at these events. Below are the events I have so far, but there will probably be some additional ones added later. Preference will be given to applicants that can help for multiple events, but if you can only do select events, please still apply. Mostly I just need someone to help mind the booth (assist customers & handle money) during events and then help with packing up. Don't worry - I'll be there with you the whole time. Setup days I can handle myself, but if you’re available, extra hands do make things go quicker :)
Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with questions & inventory
- Ring up purchases for customers (= count cash for change and place items in bag)
- Monitor booth to discourage shoplifting (this isn’t normally a big issue, but it does happen)
- Retain friendly demeanor for long days interacting with a wide variety of many adults and children.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to do basic math (for order totals and change!)
- must be 18 years + (or possibly 16 years+ with signed parental consent)
- Must be trustworthy with money
- Must be people friendly
- Must speak fluent English
- Must be able to be outside during hot, humid weather (it is MI!) all day (we will be under a canopy though)
Preferred qualifications:
- Smart phone that can install the Zettle app (this is the app I use to take credit cards - not required, but it would be helpful if both our phones have this on it)
- Previous vendor/customer service experience
- Knowledge of or interest in crafting/art/jewelry
These are all long, all day outdoor events. It makes it much easier to have help. We can discuss details further upon interview, but you should have plenty of time to see things at the events during breaks if you want to.
Events:
Royal Stagg Renaissance Fair
May 10th-12th:
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- (Fri) 10th (evening setup times tbd; optional)
- (Sat) 11th (9:30am-6pm - minding booth)
- (Sun) 12th (9:30am-8pm - minding booth & pack up)
Location: Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI
Pay = $200 (Sat= $90 +Sun= $110; additional $25 if you help setup on Friday - its usually a couple hours)
Saline Celtic Festival
July 12th-13th:
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- (Fri) 12th (~1:30pm? start booth setup)
- (Fri) 12th (4:30pm - 11:30pm minding booth)
- (Sat) 13th (10:30am-11:30pm - minding booth & pack up)
Location: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Pay = $210 (Fri= $75 + Sat= $135; additional $25 if you help setup on Friday - its usually a couple hours)
Royal Stagg Pirates & Witches
August 2nd-4th:
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- (Fri) 2nd (evening setup times tbd; optional)
- (Sat) 3rd (9:30am-6pm - minding booth)
- (Sun) 4th (9:30am-8pm - minding booth & pack up)
Location: Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI
Pay = $200 (Sat= $90 +Sun= $110; additional $25 if you help setup on Friday - its usually a couple hours)
Danish Festival
August 15th-17th:
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- (Thur) 15th (setup day, times tbd)
- (Fri) 16th (8:30am-7pm - minding booth)
- (Sat) 17th (8:30am-8pm - minding booth & pack up)
Location: 210 S Lafayette St, Greenville, MI
Pay = $230 (Sat= $110 +Sun=$120; additional $25 if you help setup on Thursday its usually a couple hours or so)
Benefits:
- Fun atmosphere!
- Plenty of break time during lulls to wonder the festival
- Discount on shop items
To apply, email Erika at EarthenGypsyDesigns@gmail.com with the following:
1) Resume
2) Phone number for 1-2 professional references (this can be anyone besides family/friends that can vouch for your trustworthiness since you will be handling money). I'm flexible too - if you have other similar means of reference please suggest/provide those (e.g., FB screenshot of former employer recommending you, etc.).
Interviews will be conducted remotely via video call (google meet, zoom, whatsapp, etc.) because I work from home and don’t have an office for you to come to --> please be able to turn on your camera during the interview so we can see each other!
Note for travelers and out-of-town applicants: Some festivals offer on site camping, while others do not. I will be commuting from South Lyon to each event. While I do not have funds to pay for camping/lodging, I do have a guest room that could be made availble if lodging is an issue. You will still need your own transportation though as my car will be stuffed full of product and setup supplies. Please ask if this is something that would be needed.