Boutique Associate
Tidelands | Seattle, WA

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Tidelands is seeking a Boutique Associate to help care for our gallery and retail space in downtown Seattle. This role supports the daily rhythm of the boutique while helping create a welcoming, grounded experience for everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, and excited to work in a space centered on Indigenous art, storytelling, and community.

 

Schedule
Wednesday through Sunday
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
In person at Tidelands, 55 University Street, Seattle

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Role Responsibilities
• Welcome guests and support a warm, respectful environment in the gallery and boutique
• Assist with retail sales and daily use of our point of sale system
• Maintain the appearance and organization of the space
• Share information about current exhibitions, artists, books, and upcoming programs
• Support shipping and receiving, including processing inventory, packing orders, and preparing artwork or merchandise for shipment
• Help with restocking, tagging inventory, and light merchandising
• Post daily updates and stories to the Tidelands Instagram, documenting exhibitions, boutique highlights, and the rhythm of the space
• Open and close the boutique and complete basic daily reporting

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Qualifications
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with the public
• Reliable, detail oriented, and able to manage the space independently
• Comfortable using Instagram and capturing simple photo and video content that reflects the voice of Tidelands
• Interest in Indigenous art and community centered cultural work
• Previous retail, gallery, or customer service experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift light inventory

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Compensation
Hourly, based on experience

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*Tidelands is a community space rooted in Indigenous creativity, conversation, and care. We encourage Native and Indigenous applicants, and anyone who feels aligned with this work, to apply.

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To apply, please send a short introduction, cover letter, and resume to info@thisistideland.com.