Consignment Shop Team Member - Labels Consignment

Date posted: May 4, 2026

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

JOB TYPE: Part time and full time, minimum of 25 hours per week. Not just a summer job! We’re looking for a longer term commitment

SCHEDULING: Every team member works at least one weekend day and several weekdays, 5 to 7 hour shifts, 25-40 hours per week. Set schedules.

Job description:

Labels Consignment is a family-owned and -operated small secondhand clothing shop. We are an inclusive, community-focused business with thoughtfully curated consignment focusing on femme clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Our vision is to continue to offer a warm and welcoming space where folks from all walks of life come to shop and consign. Our team is small but mighty, and we aim to create a positive, enjoyable and supportive work environment. We are conscious of our ecological footprint, reusing as much as possible, practicing low-waste habits, and pushing for consumers to be mindful of more natural fabrics, fibers, and better quality clothing production. Not just any small business, we invest back in our community and progressive causes that feel most aligned with our beliefs. We pride ourselves on extreme thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and care for clothing that already exists.

Our Consignment Shop Team Members will contribute to this special place by aiding in a a thoughtful, positive and productive manner. Other responsibilities include; loss prevention, customer service, ensuring cleanliness of physical space, selecting and processing items for consignment, account and inventory management, fixing, caring for and prepping items on consignment, merchandising, maintaining relationships with customers, consignors, and community, and ensuring the customer experience is positive. Come be part of the sustainability movement and make a difference within the wasteful world of fashion by promoting a circular economy. We’re excited to have you join our team and grow with us. :)

Job Duties

  • This is a heavy customer-facing role - community members, customers and consignors all walk through our doors and are all assisted with a smile, kindness, and a helpful attitude

  • Maintaining acute awareness of surroundings

  • Scheduling/changing/tracking consignment appointments

  • Reviewing items for consignment by assessing condition for holes, stains, odors, missing buttons, excessive wear

  • Processing and preparing items for consignment (inventorying in consignment software, tagging items, lint rolling, fabric shaving, steaming items).

  • Inventory management

  • Calm under pressure, stay focused in a fast-paced environment

  • Maintaining knowledge of brands, current styles, and different fabric qualities

  • Knowledgeable about causes and organizations we fundraise for

  • Cashiering: handling cash, processing credit cards, use POS system, bagging up purchased items

  • Maintains merchandise, organization and overall cleanliness of the shop

  • Constantly monitor the store for loss prevention

  • Friendly and professional communication with customers, consignors, staff and community by email, Instagram DM, phone, and text

  • Acts with integrity and respect

  • Adapts to changes required by the business

  • Strong ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Respectfully interacts with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds

  • Use sound and thoughtful judgment when making decisions

  • Work with owners and team members in a harmonious way

  • Maintains autonomy and stays productive

  • Occasionally assist with special event coordination

Physical Demands

Requires standing and walking approximately 5-8 hours per day. Required to ascend/descend stairs regularly, may be required to climb ladder for occasional cleaning tasks. Required to lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers. Must be able to see and differentiate colors and defects in consigned items.

Qualifications

  • Retail experience required

  • Clothing/resale/mending experience highly desirable

  • Commit to a set schedule, with some flexibility per the needs of the business. Every Labels staff member is required to work at least one weekend and several weekday days.

  • Extroverted - excited about working with people and building/maintaining relationships

  • Likes to have a good laugh

  • Takes pride in work

  • Calm under pressure

  • Strong interest in clothing/style/resale/fabric

  • Extremely detail-oriented

  • Trustworthy

  • Reliable

  • Self-starter

  • A problem-solver

  • Strong computer and typing skills

INCLUSIVITY AT LABELS

Labels is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive starting pay with opportunity for cost of living and performance-based raises

  • Vacation pay accrual

  • Employee discount

  • Sick pay accrual

HOW TO APPLY

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you! Please email your resume, cover letter and two references (at least one being a professional reference) to consignatlabels@gmail.com