TAKE ME BACK TO BOBO

Do you love stationery? Do you love journals, planners, stickers, pens, and washi tape? Do you have a passion for small businesses and artisans? Do you love to support women-owned brands, women-of-color owned brands, and LGBTQIA+ brands? If so, this little happy corner of Palm Springs is looking for you!

bobo Palm Springs is looking to hire a few cheery, stationery-loving, part-time retail associates who will work at our Uptown Palm Springs Boutique.

• Bring concierge-level customer service in a bright and energetic micro-retail store.
• Assist in managing inventory in-store while keeping the store displays full and organized. An eye for visual merchandising is a plus!
• Assist with special events as needed (workshops, private shopping events, and pop-ups)
• Have a high-level knowledge of products carried in-store. The success of bobo is being able to speak about the brands, their values, and how to use the various products we stock; this is key to maintaining the brand identity for bobo and the incredible artisan brands we carry!
• Using a POS system with accuracy.

• 1 -2 years of previous customer service experience is a must, preferably in a specialty or boutique setting.
• Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, friendly, upbeat, and helpful demeanor is a must.
• Experience with cash-handling and a POS
• Creative, self-motivated, assertive and takes initiative, dependable, trustworthy, and consistent. Being able to work autonomously is a must.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to perform all store opening and closing duties independently.
• Someone interested in stationery, paper goods, art, and design is not required but is a plus.

As we make our way into high season, our hours will be slowly expanding to accommodate the influx of travelers and the needs of locals.

This role can expect to be 8-16 hours per week to start with an increase of up to 25 hours upon operating expansion.

Starting Wage $16/hr + bonuses for sales goals

Position start - Mid September 2021

bobo Palm Springs is an Asian American,
woman-owned business.

COVID-19 VACCINE

In light of the increase in COVID cases and our dedication to keep our staff, customers, and community as safe as possible, we ask that the person in this role, and all future bobo design studio/bobo Palm Springs staff are fully vaccinated before the start of their first day.

Exceptions/accommodations will be made under federal and state law as outlined by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Reasonable accommodations are outlined under Title VII or the ADA. Wearing of masks during business hours will follow state and local recommendations and mandates.

If this role is still your jam, and you think you are a great fit, please fill out the application that you can find here! An application can sometimes make it hard for an individual to adequately summarize their background so I've included a request to include an email.

Once submitted, please send an email answering the following questions with the subject line "RETAIL ASSOCIATE + Your Name" to info@bobodesignstudio.com

1. How did you learn about bobo Palm Springs?
2. Which of your past employment opportunities brought you the most joy + why?
3. What did six-year-old-you want to be when you grew up?
4. Tell me a little bit more about yourself and why you think you'd be a great fit for bobo!

Application Checklist:

1. Application form submitted

2. Send email to info@bobodesignstudio.com

   1. Subject line: RETAIL ASSOCIATE + Your Name.
   2. Answer questions in the email and confirm that you submitted your application and if you'd like to attach a resume/cover letter, you can do that too!