About the employer
Shirts by The Bay is a family-run store in the coastal town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine – a busy resort destination that draws visitors from all over the world. It's a fast-paced, high-traffic retail environment with a family-oriented team atmosphere, where you'll pick up a variety of skills that can help you in business or on the way to a management position.
The area offers whale watching, puffin cruises and sailboat trips, plus boats out to Squirrel, Monhegan and Cabbage islands, shopping and well-known restaurants. On Sunday evenings one restaurant in town hosts an international night with music and dancing from 10pm to 1am for workers. At the end of the season, Joel and Natalee take the crew out for an evening of fun.
The job as Sale Associate.
What you'll do
- Greeting customers
- Assisting customers
- Placing special customer orders
- Operating cash register and facilitating purchases
- Organizing, tagging, and restocking merchandise
- Receiving new merchandise shipments and confirming the accuracy of shipments
- General cleaning duties
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides co-ed housing, though the rooms themselves are not co-ed: there are three bedrooms sleeping 1, 2 and 3 people. It includes heat, single beds, a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, utensils and dining table and chairs, washer and dryer, TV with cable, internet and a landline phone. A lease agreement is signed.
Location: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Why You’ll Love This Job
- $17.50 per hour – a strong, above-average wage for a retail position
- 35 hours per week – steady income with time left to explore
- Long season: summer to fall – earn more and stay to see the famous New England autumn colours
- Indoor, comfortable work environment – no matter the Maine weather
- Perfect English-language practice with American and international customers every day
- Real customer service and retail experience for your CV
About Maine
Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.
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