Thistle & Poppy is a curated family concept shop in Capitol Hill with an emphasis on fun and sustainable design, including clothing, toys, and gifts. We’re looking for apart-time Retail Associatewho shares our love for thoughtful, sustainable design and can bring warmth, style, and care to our community.
Shifts are available onWednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We’re flexible and happy to work with the right candidate to create a schedule that fits.
What You’ll Do
• Welcome and assist customers with thoughtful product recommendations and sizing advice
• Manage the sales floor, fitting rooms, and checkout process independently
• Learn and advise on children’s clothing sizing (training provided)
• Operate the Shopify POS system accurately
• Keep the shop looking fresh and inviting — tidying, folding, steaming, dusting, vacuuming, and updating displays
• Receive, tag, and process new inventory using Shopify and other tools
• Assist with merchandising, seasonal promotions, and special events
• Open and close the shop, ensuring daily tasks and security protocols are completed
• Communicate shop policies clearly and kindly
• Maintain a friendly, welcoming attitude in a fast-paced retail setting
• Collaborate with team members and management to keep operations running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable engaging with customers of all ages (including children)
• Have a strong eye for design and fashion — you are enthusiastic about design, indie brands, and small business culture.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently, including solo shifts
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks in an occasionally fast-paced environment
• Patient and empathetic with a strong customer service mindset
• Comfortable using technology such as Shopify POS and inventory management tools (training provided)
• This role is active and customer-facing, and may involve moving around the shop, tidying and refreshing displays, unpacking shipments, and occasionally lifting boxes (up to ~30 lbs)..
• Merchandising or styling experience a plus but not required
• Familiarity with children’s clothing brands and sizing is a bonus, but we’ll train you
Perks
• Work in a bright, fun, community-focused shop
• Employee discount
• Opportunities to learn about indie brands, merchandising, and small business, and grow your retail skills
Compensation
Starting at $22/hour, depending on experience
To Apply
Please send your resume and a short introduction
[email protected]. Let us know which days you’re available and why you are interested in working at Thistle & Poppy!
Desired Start Date:Late August or Early September 2025
Thistle & Poppy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
• What interests you about working at Thistle & Poppy specifically?
• Describe your experience (professional or personal) with fashion, design, or retail.
• What days are you available to work?
• At Thistle & Poppy, we serve a wide range of customers — from children to parents and grandparents. What appeals to you about working in this kind of environment?
Experience:
• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person