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Join Our Team for a Sustainable Fashion Journey We're launching a small but impactful secondhand clothing store in downtown Bellingham, dedicated to sustainability, affordability, and local impact. We believe fashion can be better for people, the planet, and your wallet. This is a full-time role for someone ready to do more than just clock in, someone who wants to show up, get involved, and help create something meaningful from the ground up. You'll be shaping the daily rhythm of the store and bringing our mission to life through your day-to-day work. From the sales floor to behind the scenes, you'll be part of keeping great clothes in circulation and out of the landfill. About the Role: You'll start by working side-by-side with the owner to learn the ropes, no need to know everything on day one. This is a customer-facing position with a mix of creative and practical work. You'll handle everything from pricing and styling clothes, to chatting with customers, taking photos, shipping out orders, and keeping the store looking sharp. Key Responsibilities: Open/close and maintain an inviting, on-brand sales floor Handle clothing intake, pricing, and customer communications Photograph and list items for online sales Show off select pieces for social media posts Pack/ship online orders and update inventory records Move and lift inventory or fixtures (up to ~30 lbs as needed) Share feedback and ideas as workflows evolve in the startup phase Who You Are: You've worked in retail or have transferable customer-facing experience You have a great eye for style and love secondhand fashion You're self-motivated, friendly, and comfortable juggling tasks You're tech-comfortable and quick to learn new tools Physically comfortable with the lift/move tasks that come with retail You care about sustainability and want to make a difference Bonus Points If... Experience in a lead or supervisory role, even in a small team setting Previous retail experience, especially in apparel or boutique environments Familiarity with fashion trends, brands, or styling across different aesthetics Basic know-how in mending, repairing, or altering clothing --- even if it's just patching your own jeans or sewing buttons back on Not sure if you meet every qualification? If this role excites you and aligns with your values, we'd still love to hear from you. Compensation & Perks: $18.75--$19.25/hr (depending on experience) Store discount on apparel and merchandise Additional benefits and incentives as the business grows Need a bus to get to work? We're just one block from Bellingham's main transit center Air-conditioned, comfortable workspace --- no sweating it out on hot days Be part of a purpose-driven business Start Date & Hours: Start: Mid-August Hours: Full-time, approximately 35--40 hours/week, including weekends Shifts typically start mid-to-late morning and wrap up around 7 PM --- no early mornings here. How to Apply: We'd love to get to know you! To apply, just head over to our employment portal. Washington Staffing

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