Retail Associates – Brooklyn Made Store (City Point, Downtown Brooklyn & Industry City, Sunset Park)
Brooklyn Made isn’t just a store—it’s a movement. We celebrate the creativity, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Brooklyn’s makers, with a mission to uplift small businesses, especially women-owned and historically underrepresented brands. Our two retail locations (Industry City and City Point) and e-commerce platform connect shoppers directly with Brooklyn’s best.
We’re looking for a Retail Associates to join our City Point and Industry City teams. If you’re a natural connector, love great products with a story, and want to be part of a community-driven retail experience, this role is for you. These are key holder positions.
What We Offer:
- Part-time positions (15+ hours/week)
- $20-$25/hr starting pay
- Opportunities to grow with a mission-driven retail brand
- A chance to work with 200+ Brooklyn makers and be part of the borough’s creative economy
Store Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 11AM–7PM
Friday–Saturday: 11AM–9PM
You Are:
- A people person who makes shopping fun and memorable
- Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Excited by sales goals and love turning browsers into buyers
- Energetic, positive, and willing to jump in wherever needed
- A strong communicator who thrives on teamwork
- Curious and open to learning new products, stories, and sales techniques
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience that keeps people coming back
- Share the stories behind our products and makers, creating meaningful connections
- Keep the store organized, well-stocked, and visually inspiring
- Ring up purchases and handle POS transactions with care
- Support merchandising and displays that bring products to life
- Pitch in at special events and activations that showcase our community of makers
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior retail or customer-facing experience (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort using POS and computer systems
- Willingness to work a flexible retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 20 lbs
About Us:
Brooklyn Made Store is a project of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.