Studio and Event Associate

The MaeLee Collective; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

The MaeLee Collective in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Part-Time Studio + Event Associate to help customers shop, learn permanent jewelry and our hat experience, and keep the store looking great. You will assist with events and pop-ups, handle checkout, restock, and open/close after training while working independently.

Expect about 15–20 hours weekly plus events, with weekend and holiday availability. This role offers a creative, hands-on retail environment with opportunities for off-site work and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests, clients and team members.
• Customer service for welcoming and attentive support to all event and studio visitors.
• Event planning and event management to assist with scheduling, logistics, setup and breakdown.
• Sales skills to confidently present products and complete transactions.

Responsibilities

• Help customers shop and create custom pieces.
• Learn permanent jewelry and our custom hat experience.
• Handle checkout using Square Merchandise, restock and maintain the store.
• Open/close and work independently after training.
• Assist with events and pop-ups; opportunity to book/run your own events for extra hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Event planning

Sales

Job description

Company Description

The MaeLee Collective creates luxury pop-up experiences for corporate events, bachelorette parties, sororities, and private gatherings. The business specializes in permanent jewelry, and custom crafted hats that are brought directly to event venues, allowing guests to express their style and confidence.

Based in Rock Hill, SC, The MaeLee Collective serves Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas within a five-hour radius for larger events, including Columbia, Greenville, Raleigh, Asheville, Charleston, and Jacksonville. The company partners with clients to elevate team events, employee and customer appreciation days, and private parties through personalized, high-end experiential services.

Role Description

Part-Time Studio + Event AssociateStarting at $13/hour + tips/commission

Approximately 15–20 hours/week + events

This will range greatly depending on the time of year. The fall is typically very busy for us as well as the holidays.

We are looking for a dependable, outgoing person to join our team! We’re a boutique and experience-based retail store specializing in permanent jewelry, custom hats, gifts and private/corporate events.

This isn’t your average retail job. You’ll help customers shop, learn permanent jewelry and our custom hat experience, keep the store looking great, and occasionally join us for off-site events. Off site events are picking up and we are very excited to grow that side of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Help customers shop and create custom pieces
• Learn permanent jewelry and our custom hat experience
• Handle checkout using Square Merchandise, restock and maintain the store
• Open/close and work independently after training
• Assist with events and pop-ups (Once trained, you will have to the opportunity to book and run your own events for extra hours and a different pay structure.

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is reliable, personable, proactive and comfortable talking to customers. Retail or customer-service experience is a plus, but personality, work ethic and willingness to learn matter most.

You must be comfortable working independently once trained.

Schedule

Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with additional event opportunities.

Weekend and around the holidays availability is required, along with some Thursday and/or Friday availability. Typical store shifts are around 11 AM–5 PM. Some evening/event availability is also a must. For large events, we will typically close the store.

Pay

Starting at $13/hour + applicable tips and commission.

If you love working with people, enjoy creative, hands-on experiences and want a part-time job that’s a little creative, fun, and different from traditional retail, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

• Paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills for interacting with guests, clients, and team members.
• Customer Service skills to provide welcoming, attentive, and solution-focused support to all event and studio visitors.
• Event Planning and Event Management skills to assist with scheduling, logistics, setup, and breakdown of on-site and off-site events.
• Sales skills to confidently present products, guide guest selections, and complete transactions accurately.
• Ability to work on-site in Rock Hill, SC, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed for events.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail in studio and event environments.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, guest-facing setting and lifting or transporting event materials as required.
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or events is preferred but not required.