Harold & Ferne is Hiring!

I'm very excited to post that Harold + Ferne is looking for a Full Time Assistant Shop Manager! I have partnered with the CDC here in Orillia to provide an opportunity for someone between the ages of 15-30 looking to start a career in this beautiful city.

This is a really dynamic position with a lot of opportunity for growth and development. I'm really looking for someone that is passionate about supporting the local Makers here at the shop and our community at large. Someone who has fresh ideas and needs a place to try them out. Someone ready to dive in and help develop some really exciting new ideas I have for Harold + Ferne!

Does this sound like you or someone you know?! I would love to hear from them! Please get in touch or send your resume to us at

haroldferneshop@gmail.com and/or kmaracle@orilliacdc.com.

And check out the job description below for more info!

HAROLD + FERNE: THE LOCAL GOODS CO. ASSISTANT SHOP MANAGER

$16/hr

Looking for an individual to fulfill a Permanent Full Time Assistant Shop Manager position to begin immediately.

Harold + Ferne: The Local Goods Co. is a space in downtown Orillia dedicated to supporting artists and artisans located within a 50 km radius. Since it’s establishment in December 2015, the shop has showcased over 100 Local Makers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service

• Complete sales transactions (receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit)

• Track inventory

• Evaluate and improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues

• Learn about products and the Makers to help customers make informed purchases

• Opening and closing the shop

• Working alone in the shop

• Promote the mission and values of Harold + Ferne: The Local Goods Co.

• Develop social media posts

• Responsible for maintaining the visual standards and image of the store, such as store and window displays, signage and cleanliness

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest social media platforms for business

• Retail experience

• Experience in a creative field

• Champion of supporting local

• Organized

• Willingness to learn and grow with the business

• Creative problem solver

• Love for the environment :)

ASSETS/LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Knowledge of website maintenance and development

• Photography skills

• Experience developing social media strategies

• Office administration

• Copywriting

• Bookkeeping

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

• Sell your handmade products in the shop

• Host creative workshops on behalf of Harold + Ferne: The Local Goods Co.

• Participate in creative workshops offered at the shop

• Write blog posts about creativity, community, supporting local and the region