Shop Maine Craft Employment

Please check this page for new position openings in the spring. We typically hire in early April/May for gallery positions and accept applications on a rolling basis here

Gallery Sales Associate

LOCATION: West Gardiner
REPORTS TO:
Center for Maine Craft Manager
HOURS + PAY: 16-40 hours per week, $16/Hour Starting Rate
BENEFITS: Health, dental & vision insurance (partially paid), gallery discounts, vacation, holiday & sick time, paid parental leave, and free Maine Crafts Association Professional Membership

We are seeking new additions to our sales teams at the Center for Maine Craft! Job success will rely on strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for the arts, and the ability to work collaboratively with our amazing sales team. 

Retail Gallery Assistant Manager

FULL-TIME POSITION
LOCATION:
West Gardiner
REPORTS TO:
Retail Gallery Manager
HOURS + PAY: 40 hours/week. Salary: $38k
BENEFITS: Health, dental & vision insurance (partially paid), gallery discounts, vacation, holiday & sick time, paid parental leave, and free Maine Crafts Association Professional Membership

Shop Maine Craft is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager for the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner. Focused on leading the sales team in all gallery operations, the Assistant Manager assists the Retail Gallery Manager in ensuring all systems are functioning, sales goals are met, staffing levels are maintained, and the galleries are well stocked and visually appealing. The Assistant Manager represents both Shop Maine Craft and Maine Crafts Association and is a strong advocate of the vision, initiatives and opportunities of each organization.

Retail Gallery Manager

FULL-TIME POSITION
LOCATION: Portland + West Gardiner

REPORTS TO:
Director of Operations
HOURS + PAY: 40 hours/week. Salary Range: $38-45k
BENEFITS: Health, dental & vision insurance (partially paid), gallery discounts, vacation, holiday & sick time, paid parental leave, and free Maine Crafts Association Professional Membership

Shop Maine Craft is seeking a full-time gallery manager working in a hybrid position across our retail gallery locations in West Gardiner and Portland, Maine. This person will be a public-facing representative of Shop Maine Craft working collaboratively with our dedicated, professional, sales focused staff to ensure the success of our retail gallery sales, webstore, exhibitions, and events. The Retail Gallery Manager represents both Shop Maine Craft and Maine Crafts Association and is a strong advocate of the vision, initiatives and opportunities of each organization.

Maine Craft Portland, Weekend Gallery Consultant

PART-TIME POSITION
LOCATION:
521 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101
REPORTS TO:
Maine Craft Portland Manager
HOURS + PAY: 8-30 hours per week @ $15/hour
BENEFITS: Dental & vision insurance (partially paid), gallery discount, earned paid time off, free Maine Crafts Association Professional Membership

Maine Craft Portland is offering this Saturday sales position for those looking for a fun part-time job working with some of Maine’s greatest craft talent. This position is a minimum of 8 hours per week, with the potential for more hours through Christmas. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays.

Shop Maine Craft does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ancestry, public assistance, ethnic background, religion, marital status, economic class, age, disability or handicap (mental or physical), sex, creed, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and any other legally protected characteristics in admission or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. Shop Maine Craft complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure the enforcement of its policies.

Shop Maine Craft believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling its vision of building and supporting our community of craft artists. We want to inspire and nurture the human spirit, and we value the perspectives and contributions of all people. We want Shop Maine Craft experience to include varied ideas, world views, and personal characteristics. MCA is committed to being a community that welcomes and respects everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination.

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