We're Hiring!

Occasionette is a fast growing, award winning card and gift shop with three brick and mortar locations (East Passyunk Ave, Collingswood NJ and Chestnut Hill). At Occasionette, we believe small business has the power to make positive change and a responsibility to be good to its communities. We are committed to everyone leaving the shop happier than they came in, including our team. Teamwork, direct communication and common sense are key values for us. We serve our customers by making it easy to find just the right card or the perfect gift for their friends and family. 

Our positions pay a competitive living wage with advanced scheduling and an employee discount. Full time positions include an option of health insurance benefits (Occasionette covers 50%), paid time off, and retirement savings benefits (Occasionette matches up to 3%). 

We are always looking for people who would be a great fit and a positive addition to our team! Please read through the full job descriptions and use the applications linked below to show us how you can bring something special to the company.

We are currently hiring a Team Assistant for our office in the Bok Building, and full and part time Customer Service associates in all three shops. If you're interested in applying, please use the application link here and see below for full job description. We accept applicants for customer service positions in all three shops on a rolling basis, and will be in touch if a position opens up that you may be a great fit for.

• Customer Service Application
• Team Assistant Application

 

Team Assistant - 

The Team Assistant works with the Owner & Creative Director and Occasionette Buying Team to help with day to day administrative tasks and preparation for special events. The primary function of this position is to assist and support the Owner & Creative Director throughout the week by completing assigned tasks, projects, and errands in a timely manner and with a high degree of professionalism.

This position will have the unique vantage point of working closely with the founder and owner of the business, and seeing up close how an award winning, established, growing small business operates on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis. There are many opportunities for learning through proximity within this position.

This position primarily works out of the Occasionette office in the Bok Building in South Philly. Reliable transportation is required, as travel to each of our three retail shops (South Philly, Collingswood, and Chestnut Hill) and Pennsauken, New Jersey warehouse will be essential.

This position is 20-30 hours per week, primarily on weekdays during normal business hours, and may potentially include the occasional weekend hours from time to time, based on the needs of the business during busier seasons. The schedule will be fixed or mapped out at least three weeks in advance. 

Ideal candidates will: 

• Work well independently 
• Have exceptional communication skills - written and verbal
• Have fluency and proficiency in the Google Suite (gmail, google sheets, drive, and docs)
• Be detail oriented
• Possess strong organizational skills 
• Enjoy finding creative and practical solutions to the types of minor issues that crop up when running a small business
• Prefer to work ahead but are also able to meet deadlines
• Have reliable transportation and feel confident getting around the city of Philadelphia and surrounds efficiently to visit the shops, office, and warehouse 
• Graphic design skills or knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required

Compensation begins at $17.50 per hour, as well as standard accrued sick time, reimbursement for travel during the workday, 3 days of accrued annual paid vacation, and a 30% discount at all Occasionette locations.

You can find the Team Assistant Application here. 

 

Customer Service Team - 

We are seeking retail wizards who have a knack for making people feel special. Ideal candidates will provide top-notch, low key customer service. Customer service responsibilities include making everyone who comes in feel welcome, helping shoppers find the perfect card or gift for tiny humans and expecting parents, ringing up purchases, gift wrapping for our customers, restocking sold items, proper cash handling, performing basic opening and closing procedures, cleaning, sanitizing and straightening.

Ideal candidates are friendly and outgoing, have an enthusiasm for cards and goods & gifts, common sense, excellent communication skills, and a sense of humor. Outstanding people skills are required.

We expect all team members to be courteous, punctual, ready to pitch in to help with a variety of projects, eager to learn, and to be able to do simple math (like making change) without the aid of a calculator. 

Customer service employees report to the Shop Manager and our Chief Operating Officer. This position requires a physical presence in our storefronts and the ability to lift up to 20 pound bins of merchandise.

Occasionette is proud to offer health insurance, paid time off and retirement benefits to full time employees and a living wage to all employees. Wages commensurate to experience. Hours vary based on the operating hours and needs of our retail businesses. You will be scheduled and required to work weekends, afternoons and evenings as required to fit the needs of the business. 

You can find the Customer Service Application here.