Volunteer Store Associate Interest Form

Creative Spirit Volunteer Store Associate 

Up to 30 hours available weekly 

This unpaid volunteer position is available to anyone interested in serving their community, spending time engaged in the arts, or looking to gain experience in a retail setting. Volunteer hours are on-site but can be flexible enough to be worked around a job or class schedule. Availability for 4-6 hour time blocks is preferred. Internship credit may be available to eligible students upon advance request. 

Description: The Creative Spirit Volunteer Store Associate will assist the SLC Arts staff with tasks revolving around the store and programs. Our volunteers are an essential component of running daily operations and allow staff to continue applying focus on our organizational growth and development. Projects and duties may include: 

• Store: enter new inventory into Shopify Point of Sale (POS) system, accurately barcode artwork, greet customers and handle sales, maintain general store cleanliness, and answering the phone 
• Display: arrange store and window displays, switch displays monthly to have a fresh store appearance, and prepare space for new inventory arrivals
• Programs: assist in preparation and clean up for community programs
• Marketing: distribute marketing materials and fliers around town, update chalk sign 

Successful applicants will be comfortable using an iPad, handling cash and card transactions, communicating clearly in person and on the phone, and demonstrate a professional and welcoming attitude. Retail experience is not required, and ample training will be available. SLC Arts strives to provide an accessible volunteer environment; please reach out to us if you have specific accessibility requirements. 

SLC Arts is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide Local Art for Everyone by connecting community members and arts organizers with local, contemporary artists and fostering community partnerships to serve underserved populations. SLC Arts is located in Potsdam, NY, and primarily serves St. Lawrence County in New York State, offering exhibits, classes, performances, art sales, and organizing community festivals and cultural events. In St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties, SLC Arts distributes state grant funding for community arts programming and offers consultation to organizations. Please visitwww.slcartscouncil.org.