Ballard businesses are seeking candidates to fill a variety of positions. Working in Ballard has many perks and we are looking for a diverse and committed workforce interested in being a part of our close-knit community.

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Horseshoe Boutique - Boutique Sales Associate/Retail Stylist

Horseshoe Boutique

5344 Ballard Ave NW

Position: Boutique Sales Associate/Retail Stylist

We are looking for a Retail Stylist to help our clients select fashionable outfits and ensure they leave our store satisfied. Our stylists will help us maintain our good reputation among existing customers and help further grow our clientele through a positive and engaging customer experience.

Retail Stylists support the team and leadership by creating a warm and delightful environment for every customer that walks through the door. Our ideal candidate has natural warmth, self-drive, and is focused on creating an exceptional customer experience. Our stylists drive sales through down-home service by creating an environment where every customer feels immediately at ease.

Retail Stylist responsibilities include providing one-on-one customer service, recommending fashionable items and creating complete looks that excite our customers. We also expect our stylists to be team players, sharing product knowledge, fit information, and supporting the team by being able to jump into any task that supports the business.

We have 1 part-time position available.
2-4 days per week (10-25 hours) with required Thursday through Sunday availability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build genuine and lasting relationships with customers
• Balancing individualized customer service with tasking and helping others
• Determine the customer’s needs and go out of your way to fulfill them through product suggestions or alternatives
• Create complete looks from head to toe to match clients’ style
• Make a positive final impression at point of sale
• Ensure that your team is supported and that all tasks are being completed in a timely manner, without losing focus on customer service
• Practice proper phone etiquette
• Help to maintain organization, cleanliness, and restock store inventory
• Ensure the highest level of customer service, in line with our company’s values, morals, and policies

EXPECTATIONS:
• Possess natural warmth and enthusiasm
• Communicate effectively and confidently
• Ability to create positive energy and be the life of the party
• Meet and exceed sales goals through exceptional customer service
• Willingness to go above and beyond for customers and your teammates when needed
• Flexibility and eagerness to grow with change
• The ability to multi-task by balancing customer service with tasking
• Offer personalized styling tips
• Pick and recommend shoes and accessories that complement clients’ outfits
• Provide product details, including fabrics and wash care instructions
• Suggest alternative outfits and colors to create unique looks
• Ensure proper product presentation and stock replenishment
• Remember loyal customers’ names, sizes and preferences and maintain friendly relationships

QUALIFICATIONS
• 1-3 years retail experience, preferably in women’s fashion or education equivalent.
• Available when we are busy, including: nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand continuously for 6-8 hour shifts

How to Apply:
If you meet these qualifications please email your resume to Ellie Steinmetz at info@shophorseshoe.com with a cover letter telling us about yourself and your availability. We look forward to hearing from you!

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on experience plus sales incentives. Employees are also offered a generous discount on all products we sell.

Rebel Med NW - Massage Therapist Opportunity

Rebel Med NW

5401 Leary Ave NW, Suite 202, Seattle WA 98107

Position: Massage Therapist Opportunity

Who we are:
Rebel Med NW is a local Functional Medicine Clinic in Ballard that focuses on holistic healing through Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine, Mind-Body Medicine, and Integrative Aesthetics. We empower our patients to find sustainable and effective health practices that will allow them to thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Who you are:
We are looking for an established Massage Therapist who is looking to expand their practice at new location. We have space available in our clinic on Mondays, including shared lobby, private room with massage table, all necessary linens, washing machine and dryer access in office, and full front desk support including scheduling, checking in and out, and processing payment. This position is for a massage therapist to operate as an independent contractor, and rent will include access to all services listed above.

How to Apply: Please send an email to andrea@rebelmednw.com to set up an interview and tour of the space.

Swansons Nursery - Cashier Manager (Full-Time)

Swansons Nursery

9701 15th Ave NW

Position: Cashier Manager – Full Time

Position Description: The Cashier Manager ensures an extraordinary customer experience by developing a cashier team that excels in customer service, efficiency, and accuracy. This position will lead by example and coordinate with various departments to understand and improve processes. Responsibilities include customer service, team management, training, and scheduling. If you are forward-thinking, have outstanding people skills, and love collaborating to solve problems, please apply!

How to Apply: https://www.swansonsnursery.com/careers

Sip & Ship - Front House Customer Service (Full-Time)

SIP AND SHIP

1752 NW Market Street

Position: Front House Customer Service (Full-Time)

Position Description: The position of Front House Customer welcomes, directs, and takes care of Sip and Ship crew and customers alike.

About Sip & Ship: Our Culture…Stronger Together. Great effort is placed on genuinely greeting others with a welcoming attitude, and presenting Sip and Ship products and services with a positive impact. As a member of the Sip and Ship team each of us seeks ways to embody and practice Sip and Ship’s core values in our work by using Courage, Hard Work, Authenticity, and Gratitude. These key core values are essential to learn and develop in this role to actively support our team culture – in partnership with Sip and Ship’s service philosophies and work guidelines. These tools are our secret sauce, love language, and resources for learning, growing, and sustaining a positive workplace. They foster personal and professional growth, helping to build strong relationships. In essence, we take care of each other, customers, and members of the community without hesitation.

How to Apply: Visit https://www.sipandship.com/httpswwwsipandshipcomemployment-application.html

Sip & Ship - Barista/Team Support (Full & Part-Time)

SIP AND SHIP

1752 NW Market Street, Seattle 98107

Position: Barista/Team Support (Full & Part Time)

Position Description: The Barista/Team Support Position at Sip and Ship welcomes, serves and takes care of Sip and Ship guests by providing exceptional in-store sipping, shipping and shopping experiences consistently. As a member of the Sip and Ship team, great effort is placed on genuinely greeting our guests and serving them with a positive and an aim to assist approach. Duties include communicating with attentive and active listening to ensure a proper level of customer engagement, attention to detail and service accuracy, qualifying and presenting quality food and beverages with a high level of consistency. Ensuring customers are completely satisfied. Inviting and welcoming feedback at all times – building a rapport with customers, earning their trust and repeat business. Supporting Sip and Ship’s team oriented environment by conducting supplemental duties in with shipping, retail and bakery segments of the business whenever needed. Maintaining a clean and orderly work space in compliance with all US Public Health standards. Executing tasks with professionalism, attention to detail and follow through is required.

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PRISM - Sales Associate (Part-Time)

Prism

5208 Ballard Avenue NW

Position: Sales Associate (Part-Time)

Position Description: Weekend and weekday salespeople wanted. Register and sales floor.

How to Apply: Email (aimeeprism@gmail.com) or drop off your resume

PRISM - Store Manager ( Full-Time)

Prism

5208 Ballard Avenue NW

Position: Store Manager (Full-Time)

Position Description: Managing employees and day-to-day operations, assisting with buying, and overseeing social media for the shop

How to Apply: Email (aimeeprism@gmail.com) or drop off your resume

Thrive for the People - Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time)

Thrive for the People

5306 Ballard Ave NW, Suite 212

Position: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (full-time)

Position Description: Thrive for the People, PLLC, is a high-end group practice providing individual and couples therapy in Seattle, WA. We are looking to hire a fully licensed therapist (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) with specialties in trauma and open to working with couples. The therapist will maintain a caseload of at least 20 clinical hours a week. This is a partially remote and partially in-person position. The ideal candidate is a therapist who loves providing depth-oriented, emotionally focused individual and couples therapy, who enjoys establishing strong relationships with colleagues, and who wants to focus on clinical work rather than the business-related tasks of running a practice. Thrive for the People’s leadership and admin team will take care of the business-related tasks while the clinician focuses their time and energy on the care of their clients. This practice values social justice and anti-oppression and strongly encourages individuals who identify as persons of color and/or LGBTQ+ to apply. Compensation
 Masters Level Clinician: 
$96,000 to $120,000 annually depending on the caseload Doctoral Level Clinician: 
$115,200 to $144,000 annually depending on the caseload

To Apply:

* Complete the application on our website: https://thriveforthepeople.com/group-practice-licensed-therapist/

* Submit a cover letter and CV to Dr. Chain at contact@thriveforthepeople.com

Fleet Feet Ballard - Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

Fleet Feet Ballard

5404 22nd Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107

Position: Part-Time Positions (Minimum one weekend day, additional evenings preferred)

Position Description: As a Retail Sales Associate, you are the heart of our Ballard store. You have the opportunity to recommend gear and products that a customer will use to cross their next finish line, regardless of what that looks like. This position is always going above and beyond to take care of our customers and community. You will be part of a dynamic group that builds and maintains meaningful relationships with customers, vendors, and peers by listening to customer needs, providing personalized solutions, and, ultimately, outfitting them with everything they need to get started or keep going. We pride ourselves on putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else. We truly believe that running changes everything.

We strive to inspire the runner in everyone by empowering anyone who runs through social experiences and personalized solutions. Joining Fleet Feet Seattle & Ballard is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness.

Please apply using this link: https://www.fleetfeetseattle.com/about/careers

West Marine - Assistant Manager (Full-Time)

WEST MARINE

1400 NW 45th Street, Seattle 98107

Position: Assistant Manager (Full Time)

Position Description: You are key to ensuring an excellent store experience and a role model for building relationships with Customers and Associates. You are passionate about aligning yourself with business needs and achieving store goals. You have proven success achieving results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork. Our Customers come to us to fulfill a need, complete a project on their boat, or gather items for a great day on the water; you guide your team to ensure Customers leave with the right products to make that happen. Each interaction with a West Marine Customer is an opportunity for you to exceed their expectations and ensure they remain a loyal Customer.

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The Beehive Mercantile Co. - Sales Associate (Part-Time)

THE BEEHIVE MERCANTILE & CO.

5500 14th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Position: Sales Associate (Part Time)

Position Description: Part Time Sales Associate up to 25 hours a week. We are seeking a dynamic outgoing and experienced person for fun retail store carrying a wide range of curated products. We sell clothing, home decor, furniture, specialty food, original art and so much more. Position requires positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, provide excellent customer service, managing & restocking inventory, cashier duties, knowledge of store merchandise and keeping the store looking clean and neat. Please note: physical labor is part of the job which includes, but not limited to, moving and unboxing inventory, pricing merchandise, ability to move or lift up to 60lbs, and spend long periods of time on your feet. Some weekend work will be required. We continue to adhere to mask guidelines for both staff and customers.

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Ballard Food Bank - Community Engagement Specialist

Position: Community Engagement Specialist

Position Description: Ballard Food Bank is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist who is passionate about our mission and excited to strengthen our relationships with businesses and our neighbors. The team member we’re looking for loves meeting a diverse range of people and building meaningful connections. They will be collaborative and organized with great attention to detail and enjoy representing Ballard Food Bank in public spaces as well as through email and phone calls. This position helps energize our community of supporters! This dynamic role is at the intersection of volunteerism, corporate giving, and event planning. The role sits within the Development and Communications team and reports to the Sr. Communications Manager, while working closely with the Volunteer Manager and others across the organization.

Visit our website for complete details and for info about how to apply:

https://www.ballardfoodbank.org/job-openings