Brides for a Cause is opening a new bridal boutique location in San Diego! We’re currently hiring several part-time weekend bridal stylists for our new San Diego location opening in early June! We're looking for multiple stylist to assist brides-to-be in finding their dream wedding attire and accessories, providing exceptional customer service throughout their wedding shopping experience!
This is a rare opportunity to work for the leading nonprofit bridal store organization in the US. We currently have locations in Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Sacramento and soon to be in San Diego! We’re looking for those who are eager to work with brides and help raise funds for women’s causes!
Brides for a Cause offers an untraditional approach to the wedding dress shopping experience. All wedding dresses are donated from bridal stores, designers and individuals across the country, discounted up to 80% off and sold off-the-rack so brides get to take their dress home that same day! We offer a team focused environment to create a relaxing, supportive and stress-free environment for our brides.
Our part time bridal stylists work weekends to assist brides during their wedding dress shopping experience. They are responsible for helping brides and providing exceptional customer service as they shop for their dream dress! Bridal experience is not required, but must have a willingness and desire to learn!
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist brides during their wedding dress shopping
- Greet brides and welcome them into the store
- Explain the layout and rules, and lead them into their fitting room
- Pull inventory and select dress options
- Help brides during the try-on process (clip, zip, etc)
- Remove unwanted dresses from fitting rooms and put them away
- Organize the racks
- Offer alterations advice
- Ring up transactions and follow check-out procedures
- Perform admin tasks such as answer phones and book appointments
- Accept in-person dress donations and issue tax receipts
- Assist with social media
- Follow and stay up-to-date on store policies and procedures
- Stay alert on in-store sales and events
- Stay informed about Brides for a Cause’s charitable mission, such as new charitable donations and beneficiaries
- Stay knowledgeable about the rotating inventory and new arrivals
- Stay up-to-date about bridal industry trends and what brides are looking for
- Keep a clean, organized and safe retail space
- Create a friendly, welcoming and stress-free shopping atmosphere
- Support other stylists and meet sales goals in a team focused environment
- Offer excellent customer service and meet 5-star customer service standards
- Represent the organization and uphold its image and reputation
- Generate positive reviews
Experience:
- 1-3 years of retail experience required. Those with a background in retail sales, women’s clothing, apparel design, or bridal are encouraged to apply! Bridal experience isn’t required (we can train!) but is a huge plus!
- College degree or some college preferred. Those pursuing a degree in fashion, merchandising or related degree are encouraged to apply. Those with previous bridal, alterations or design experience are encouraged to apply!
We’re looking for those who possess the following:
- Passionate about bridal with a desire to learn bridal designers, fabrics, silhouettes, alterations, etc and follow bridal industry trends
- Excited about assisting brides and selling wedding dresses to raise funds for a good cause!
- A natural salesperson with the ability to sell dresses without being overly pushy
- Ability to offer and maintain high level of customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrates professional and confidence in the workplace to represent our organization
- Possesses a warm, friendly, respectful and positive attitude
- Ability to create a welcoming, supportive and comfortable shopping experience
- Ability to read customers and cater to the needs of the brides
- Ability to apply sales tactics and meet sales goals in a team focused environment
- Ability to stay productive and on task during slow times
- Ability to multi task and assist multiple brides at once
- Ability to ease situations
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Comfortable working in a small team environment
- Thrives in fast-paced work environment
- Works well with others and is a team player
- Strong work ethic and a self-starter
- Strong attention to detail
- Adheres to the store’s procedures, policies and standards
- Responds positively to instruction, procedures and constructive criticism
- Follows direction and completes tasks with little oversight
- Reliable, dependable and punctual
- Enthusiastic about making a difference and supporting women’s causes
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space
Pay & Benefits
Starting hourly rate range for this position is $17-22, depending on experience plus bonus pay and benefits. Bonus pay may have potential to offer an additional $2 per hour on average.
Part time stylist benefits include:
- Paid sick time
- Bonus pay (may average an extra $2/hr!)
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee discount
- Friends & family discount
- Flexible schedule
This is a part-time position offering 2-6 shifts per month, or roughly 14-46 hours per month. This is a weekend only position. Must have availability on Saturdays and/or Sundays. While weekend availability is required, we offer a flexible schedule so requesting time off on specific weekends is typically accommodated with advance notice. There may also be an opportunity to pick up sporadic and extra shifts during the week, depending on staffing and the needs of the store, such as during in-store sales or covering weekday staff.
This opportunity is perfect for those looking a fun and flexible weekend job that allows them to connect with others and give back to their community. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to advance their career in high-end fashion or work in bridal!
How To Apply
We are looking for those who are excited about being a part of our cause and help brides find their dream dress while raising funds for women’s causes! If you are interested in this position and being a part of our team, please send your resume for consideration. Those who submit a cover letter telling us more about them and what value they’d bring to our organization, will be prioritized during the resume screening process!
Our San Diego location is slated to open in early June 2024!
About Brides for a Cause
- Brides for a Cause is a nonprofit bridal store that collects and resells donated wedding dresses. All wedding dresses are donated by various designers, bridal stores and brides across the country and resold at our boutique locations. We currently have 4 boutique locations including Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Sacramento… with a new and 5th store opening soon in San Diego! Since 2012, we have collected over 35,000 dresses and given away $2.3 million to various women’s causes! For more information about Brides for a Cause, please visit www.bridesforacause.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person