Jobs

Interested in working with the Fat Sisters? I bet you are! Well we may or may not be looking for casual, part-time or temporary full-time people based on our changing needs.

If you're already a Fat Sisters follower and love uplifting people in a safe, cool, space - reach out if there are roles open below. 

Temporary full-time roles

Retail manager and buyer

The retail manager and buyer is important to our success -  choosing inventory so we can provide great options to our customers visiting locally and visiting. This role requires attention to detail on what sells well, what people are looking for and can quickly and efficiently assess consignment items and communicate feedback to consignors on what worked and what they could do differently next time.

The retail manager and buyer has excellent communication, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. The retail manager and buyer will balance brand identity with business goals and can identify when to prioritize relationships to build trust and when to prioritize other business. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Assess, select and price resale items based on market trends and customer preferences.
  • Build relationships with sellers and communicate clear feedback.
  • Do the inventory processing, prioritizing quick and efficient input - pricing items to sell. 
  • Collaborate to align inventory with customer demand and sales objectives.
  • Monitor industry trends and apply insights to improve buying decisions and accurate pricing.
  • Assist in markdown strategies and inventory optimization.
  • Drive business growth through proactive sourcing and creative customer engagement.
  • Proactive approach to merchandising strategies and preparation
  • Plus all the retail associate duties

Qualifications and experience:

  • Coachable and able to accept and give feedback
  • Strong knowledge of plus size brands and price points. 
  • Ability to quickly research pricing and follow an established pricing model.
  • Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to inform buying decisions.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior experience in buying, merchandising, management or a related field is a plus.

Job type:

  • Full-time temporary

Pay: 

  • $26.78/hour ish
  • Store credit as a taxable benefit

Shift:

  • 5-7 hour shifts

Work days:

  • TBD must be able to work weekends

Benefits:

  • None yet

Sales floor associate

Are you punctual, reliable and comfortable engaging with strangers?

Cool, we might need someone like you. Our days vary from steady eddie to busy. We have new and old friends that visit us everyday and we need someone who can help these friends when they visit. 

Join us and be part of something special: helping people feel safe, seen and special while we save the planet and keep clothes in circulation. 

If you’re ready for a job that makes a difference, we might be the place for you!

What we offer:

  • Mediocre wages
  • Ongoing development and skills development
  • Work with people that enjoy and support each other

If you:

  • Are kind
  • Have a warm, friendly demeanor and you enjoy relationship-building… and sales!
  • Knowledgeable or willing to learn about plus size brands, fashion and trends
  • Understand the importance of customer satisfaction
  • Can notice when people need help and can offer help
  • Are flexible, reliable, and are able to work within retail store hours
  • Can learn hanger hygiene 
  • Like organizing
  • Can learn new skills 

What you’ll do:

  • Team up with the sisters to keep the store organized and provide a safe space for kind humans
  • Assist with inventory, including tagging and sorting
  • Set-up change-rooms and put stock back 
  • Remember loyal customers’ names, sizes and preferences 
  • Minor cleaning and other random stuff

Qualifications:

  • Coachable
  • Previous experience: customer service, retail, fashion, communication
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
  • A friendly and energetic personality
  • Availability to work flexible shifts

Job types:

  • Full-time temporary
  • Causal

Pay:

  • $20.00 per hour
  • Plus $1 per hour in store credit (taxable benefit)

Shift:

• 3-6 hour shifts

Work days:

• TBD

Volunteer positions

Only open for those folks who have volunteer requirements for those for secondary (high-school) or post-secondary. Message us with your requirements!

Interested in applying?

Email us at hello@shopfatsisters.com with the subject line: applying for open role.

Note that we are NOT hiring for full time permanent roles. Any posted role is temporary and contingent on funding. Depending on capacity you may or may not receive a reply to your application. Thanks for considering Fat Sisters.