Help Wanted!
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 really just need help setting up the tent and sometimes hauling if I can't pull up to the site (the rest I can handle myself :) )
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 (I'm looking into a trailer hitch, but currently have no space for a passenger)
- 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. It apparently requires an email to register employees)
- 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:
Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
June 8th-9th:
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- (Sat) 8th (9:45am-7pm - minding booth)
- (Sun) 9th (9:45am-7pm - minding booth)
Location: Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct, Orion Twp, MI
Pay = $200 (Sat= $100 +Sun= $100)
Saline Celtic Festival
July 12th-13th:
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- (Thu) 12th (TBD/~1:30pm? tent setup, maybe carrying things from car)
- (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 = $230 (Thu = $20, probably just an hour; Fri= $75 + Sat= $135)
Royal Stagg Pirates & Witches
August 2nd-4th:
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- (Fri) 2nd (evening setup times tbd; mostly just need help with the tent)
- (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 = $220 (Fri = $20, probably just an hour; Sat= $90 +Sun= $110)
Danish Festival
August 15th-17th:
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- (Thur) 15th (setup day, times tbd; tent setup, maybe carrying things from car)
- (Fri) 16th (8:30am-7pm - minding booth)
- (Sat) 17th (8:30am-8pm - minding booth & pack up)
Location: 210 S Lafayette St, Greenville, MI
Pay = $250 (Thur = $20, probably just an hour; Fri= $110 + Sat=$120)
Benefits:
- Fun atmosphere!
- Plenty of break time during lulls to wonder the festival (at least 1 hour, possibly more if slow)
- Discount on shop items (maybe some free!)
- Plenty of break time during lulls to wonder the festival (at least 1 hour, possibly more if slow)
- Discount on shop items (maybe some free!)
To apply, email Erika at EarthenGypsyDesigns@gmail.com with the following:
1) Why you want this job
2) Any relevant experience you may have
2) Any relevant experience you may have
3) Contact information for 1-2 people who can vouch for your trustworthiness and ability to interact with people in a busy setting (ideally professional references, not family/friends). I'm flexible - 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!
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.
