The Center for Maine Craft is a program of Shop Maine Craft (SMC), the retail subsidiary of the Maine Crafts Association. Dedicated to strengthening Maine’s creative economy, SMC provides craft artists with income opportunities through gallery sales, craft shows, marketing, and events. Learn more
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Position: Gallery Sales Associate
Reports To: Center for Maine Craft Manager
Hours & Pay: 16-35 hours per week, $16/hour starting rate
Location: 288 Lewiston Rd West Gardiner, Maine 04345
Overview
Open year-round, the Center serves as a sales platform for Maine artists to showcase thier work through retail sales and exhibitions. Our Gallery Sales Associates are customer-oriented team members, offering travel information to visitors in West Gardiner while supporting our artist-members by actively promoting and selling their work. Through exceptional customer service and retail sales, we elevate the visibility, stature, and impact of Maine’s craft community. Together, our team cultivates a safe and welcoming environment for working, shopping, and learning.
Hours, Benefits and Pay
Hours range from 16-35 hours per week during the summer and holiday shopping season, with potential reductions in the off-season (January – May). Starting pay is $16/hour. We offer a free Maine Crafts Association membership, staff discounts on inventory and programming, paid time off, a 401(k), and opt-in vision and dental insurance plans, with 75% of the cost covered by Shop Maine Craft.
Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have weekend and closing shift availability (until 6 PM) and reliable transportation. They should have experience or a strong interest in the following areas:
- Knowledge of handmade craft traditions and techniques
- Strong customer service skills
- Maine travel & tourism
- Retail merchandising
- Exhibition installation
- Point-of-sale systems
- E-commerce
- Microsoft Office & Google Drive
- WordPress
We welcome applicants with a passion for these skills and a willingness to learn!
Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the form linked below. To submit an application for employment at the Center for Maine Craft, please provide a resume with job references and a brief statement of interest addressed to Center gallery manager Edythe Morin. You may direct any questions to edy@shopmainecraft.com. No phone calls please!
ALL ARE WELCOME
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our vision of building and supporting a community of craft artists. We want to inspire and nurture the human spirit, and we value the perspectives and contributions of all people. The Shop Maine Craft experience should include varied ideas, world views, and personal characteristics. We are committed to being a community that welcomes and respects everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, size, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination.
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.