We're Hiring!

Are you passionate about connecting with people? Do you have a love for retail, the arts, and all things charming and cute? Come work with us at Riley Grae!

Position: Retail Associate

Location: Riley Grae, 701 Corydon Avenue

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available

Hours: 16-40 Hours Weekly (Weekend Availability Required)

Wage: $16.00-$18.00 Per Hour

Start Date: Immediate

Riley Grae is a community built around creativity and self-expression. Our vision is to create a safe, welcoming space where individuality is celebrated and inspiration thrives. Whether you're searching for a little something to treat yourself or a special gift to share with someone you love,  Riley Grae offers carefully curated treasures designed to delight. More than a store, Riley Grae is an experience — fun, thoughtful, accepting, and always a little bit cute.

As a Retail Associate, you'll play a key role in shaping this experience — welcoming guests, sharing product knowledge, and maintaining the shop's appearance to create a memorable and inviting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers with a friendly demeanour, offering product information and assisting them in finding items.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and visually inspiring sales floor, including restocking merchandise, arranging displays, and performing general cleaning tasks.
  • Provide knowledgeable and helpful responses to customer inquiries about products, store policies, and services.
  • Efficiently operate the POS system to process sales, handle returns and exchanges, and manage transactions with accuracy and care.
  • Open and close the store according to established procedures, including preparing the register, balancing the till, and completing end-of-day reports.
  • Support inventory management by receiving shipments, counting stock, and reporting discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with the team to uphold Riley Grae's brand standards, contributing to a positive, supportive workplace culture.
  • Report directly to the Owners, ensuring that all duties align with Riley Grae's brand standards, operational goals, and commitment to outstanding customer care.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year's work experience in a retail setting.
  • Availability to work weekends as part of a regular schedule.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
  • Basic math skills for handling transactions and inventory.
  • A genuine interest in Riley Grae's products, values, and community.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and lift moderate weights (up to 25lbs) for extended periods, in alignment with the physical demands of retail work. Please note: our sales floor includes a small flight of 5 stairs and may be inaccessible to some individuals.
  • Familiarity with Shopify POS is an asset.
  • Skills or experience in marketing, social media management, or graphic design are considered assets, with potential for future growth into a more senior role.
  • Previous experience managing or supervising in a retail setting is considered an asset, with potential for future growth into a more senior role.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Starting wage of $16.00-$18.00 per hour, based on experience and role.
  • Health Care Spending Account available for full-time employees after 3 months of employment.
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
  • Staff discount on nearly all merchandise.

How To Apply:

We'd love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter to hello@rileygrae.com, or feel free drop them off in person at our shop, located at 701 Corydon Avenue.

Applications will begin to be reviewed on Monday, April 28th, though the positions will remain open until filled.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining Riley Grae!