Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from March 1st, 2025 to October 15th, 2025.
- Lead a professional team of retail associates, ensuring high standards of customer service and store presentation.
- Maintain the Sitka Bazaar's reputation for a welcoming store atmosphere, visually appealing displays, and outstanding service.
- Regular communication with upper management regarding store operations, performance, and needs.
- Develop and manage employee shift schedules for both the Manager and the team.
- Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager regarding inventory and stock levels.
- Stay knowledgeable about products and store offerings to provide accurate information to customers.
- Foster a positive, efficient work environment during peak times, ensuring the team delivers a consistently exceptional customer experience.
- You will be provided a recently renovated and fully-furnished private 1 bed/1 bath apartment free of charge. Amenities include kitchen appliances, basic furniture, private washer/dryer, basic cooking utensils, pots/pans, bed linens, towels, and a TV. You are responsible for groceries, cleaning supplies, and paper towels/toilet paper.
- $1 per-hour-worked bonus at the end of your contracted season.
- 40% Manager discount at either of our retail locations.
- Operate a Point-of-Sale system.
- Collect payment and accurately count back change.
- Stock and clean store, employees will be assigned a section that they will be responsible for keeping fully-stocked and well-organized.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Stand for long periods - up to 8 hours.
- Learn about our diverse range of products in order to provide accurate information to our guests.
- Remain vigilant while on sales floor and seek out opportunities to engage with guests (greeting, assisting, and accommodating).
- Show up to shifts early or right on time. Tardiness is not tolerated as employee housing is within walking distance of the stores.
- Communicate any and all issues to your Manager.
- Bring a professional and outgoing attitude to work everyday, leaving personal issues out of the store.
- Maintain good relationships with your coworkers.
- Respect the employer-provided free housing by helping to clean shared-living spaces and maintaining a tidy private room.
- Housing is provided free of charge for all employees for the duration of their contracted season.
- Housing includes single-occupancy bedrooms and shared living spaces.
- Amenities: Basic furniture, bed linens, towels, pots/pans, kitchen utensils, basic appliances, washer/dryer, free Wi-Fi, and a TV. (Employees are responsible for purchasing groceries, cleaning supplies, and paper products.
- A vehicle is provided free of charge for employees to explore Sitka and run errands after work hours. A designated driver(s) will be determined who will be responsible for organizing rides and collecting money from coworkers for gas.
- A 30% discount is provided at both of our locations to all employees for the duration of their contracted season.
Retail Manager
The Sitka Bazaar is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to oversee operations at the Dock Store, located at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, for the 2025 tourism season. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, possess excellent communication skills, maintain a professional demeanor, have experience in merchandising and display building, and prioritize delivering exceptional customer service.
About the Sitka Bazaar:
With two retail locations, the Sitka Bazaar operates both its original store in Sitka’s historic downtown and a new, spacious 4,000 square foot location at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. Both stores experience high customer traffic, especially during peak season (May-July), when up to 15 cruise ships may dock each week. This results in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making and consistently high levels of customer service.
Role Overview:
The Retail Manager at the Dock Store will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing a team of up to 8 retail associates, and ensuring the store meets its performance objectives. The role requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week, with frequent overtime required during the cruise season, depending on the daily ship schedule. Those applying for the position of Retail Manager must be available to work the full season.
Key Responsibilities:
Typical Daily Duties:
Early Season (March/April): Responsibilities will include pricing incoming products, assisting with store setup, and training staff. Much of the product will be hand-priced to ensure proper tracking of inventory and quality.
Peak Season (Late April-July): The store will experience an influx of customers, with regular cruise ship arrivals. The manager will oversee daily operations, support the staff, and ensure an efficient workflow while maintaining high customer service standards.
Housing / Benefits:
Retail Associate
The Sitka Bazaar is seeking outgoing individuals with retail experience and excellent customer service skills who enjoy meeting people from all over the world. We have 2 retail locations: our original store in Sitka’s historic downtown and our newer location at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. Both locations receive a high volume of guests on a regular basis, specifically during our peak season (May-July) where we can expect around 15 cruises per week. During this time the work environment is fast-paced and outstanding customer service is required.
Employees are expected to work 40 hours a week, 5 days on and 2 days off, consecutive days off are not guaranteed. There are opportunities for overtime during peak season.
Retail Associate Responsibilities:
Retail Associate Expectations:
Typical Day:
In the early season (March/April) your days will consist primarily of pricing incoming product, helping set up the store, and training. We hand-price a majority of our product as this gives us an excellent idea of both quantity and quality of the product along with helping to familiarize ourselves with our inventory.
During our busy tourism season beginning in late April, we will get a consistent stream of cruises throughout the week and your day will consist of occupying the sales floor, operating a register, maintaining a well-organized store, and most importantly: cultivating a highly professional and welcoming experience for our guests.
Housing / Benefits:
How to Apply
Please read the job description in full for the position you have chosen before applying.
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Contact Info
- Miles Bridges
- sitkabazaar.com
