Retail Sales / Pen and Paper Enthusiast (Pearl District, Portland)

Job description: Are you a fountain pen nerd? Do you have stashes of notebooks? Are stationery stores your happy place? We’re looking for a candidate who lives, breathes, sleeps pens and paper. This position is for a part-time retail sales associate who will assist customers in finding the perfect pen, paper or letterpress wedding invitation, can find a stunning ink to match, and of course help educate customers new to the pen and ink world. Additionally, this role will help check and price new products, fill online orders, keep the store tidy and generally provide excellent customer service in a warm and friendly environment. Qualifications: Some experience in stationery world, with emphasis as noted above. Multitasker: able to juggle multiple tasks in what can be a busy environment. Able to prioritize tasks and take initiative to stay busy. Provide superior customer service in the store and through email: assist in-store customers in a warm and welcoming manner. Detail oriented, thorough, organized. Willing to learn: curious and open to learning more about fountain pens, all things paper and inks, details related to in-store processes. Help create an experience commensurate with the company mission: Mission Statement Inspired by historical traditions of papermaking, printing and design, Oblation Papers & Press seeks to produce finely crafted social stationery products. We endeavor to be profitable, environmentally responsible, productive and generous. We foster a supportive work environment, and trust our staff to delight our customers with excellent products and service. Weekend availability. 4-5 days a week/approximately 32 hours plus limited benefits. Please drop by or email resume and cover letter.