Gift Shop Associate

Waycobah First Nation; Whycocomagh; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Whycocomagh is seeking casual Gift Shop Associates to join their team at the Amkwesowa’q Kisitutitl Gift Shop. Successful candidates will greet and assist customers, operate the cash register, and maintain displays of authentic Mi’kmaw-made art and crafts. Ideal individuals are dependable, motivated to support the Mi’kmaw community, and can work flexible hours, including weekends. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about culture and community.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual community-minded individual.
• Open to flexible work hours, including weekends or evenings.
• Respectful and supportive of Mi’kmaw culture.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a welcoming manner.
• Operate the cash register accurately.
• Stock shelves and maintain clean displays.
• Answer questions about products and artists.
• Support cultural events and product launches.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Motivation to work in a team

Basic computer skills

Retail skills

Job description

Location: Amkwesowa’q Kisitutitl Gift Shop

Position: Gift Shop Associate

Position Type: Casual

We’koqma’q First Nation is preparing to open the Amkwesowa’q Kisitutitl Gift Shop – a space dedicated to showcasing and selling authentic Mi’kmaw-made art, crafts, and cultural products. We are seeking friendly, responsible, and community‑minded individuals to join our team as casual Gift Shop Associates.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting and assisting customers in a welcoming and respectful manner
• Operating the cash register and point‑of‑sale (POS) system accurately
• Stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and maintaining clean displays
• Assisting with restocking and unpacking shipments
• Answering questions about products and artists
• Supporting cultural events and product launches as needed
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and organized retail environment

We are looking for people who:

• Are dependable, punctual, and motivated to work in a team
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are respectful and supportive of Mi’kmaw culture and community
• Have basic computer and retail skills (training will be provided)
• Can work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings during events

Additional Assets:

• Knowledge of Mi’kmaw culture, crafts, or language
• Previous experience in customer service or retail
• Ability to lift and move inventory items

If you are passionate about supporting Mi’kmaw artists and sharing culture through commerce, we would love to hear from you!

This position will remain open, and we will reach out to candidates when there is a need to add casual staff.