S+S Winter Market Cashiers
Come Work with Us!
Our campus is always evolving at the Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association (AUArts SA). Join our team and work with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing AUArts’ student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience.
Show + Sale Cashiers
Come join the Show + Sale team for Fall 2023! Show + Sale is an artist-led program that provides AUArts students with opportunities to sell their artwork and learn professional skills. We are the Students’ Association’s largest and longest-running program, having been in operation for over 32 years.
In our program, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional mentorship and meaningful professional development. Show + Sale artists don’t just sell their artwork; they gain the skills and confidence to make a sustainable living from their art practice.
Employment Type:
Casual contract position. Hourly wage (up to 18 hours).
Contract Length:
November 2024 (includes 4-hour training session and full day shifts November 15-16)
Training Session: November 5, 1pm-5pm
Friday First Look: November 15, 4pm-10pm
Saturday Family Day: November 16, 9am-5pm
Hourly Pay Range:
$15 per hour
Hourly wage (up to 18 hours).
Reports to
Show + Sale Coordinator, Show + Sale Assistant
Core Objectives
· Sales Processing on Shopify POS
· Processing cash and credit payments
· Balancing the register at the end of the day
· Assist in the reconciliation of Show + Sale retail projects
· Providing prompt, accurate and professional service to all retail customers
· Customer Service
· Greeting customers
· Meeting customers’ transactional needs, answering general inquiries and directing additional sales opportunities to the Show + Sale Coordinator
· Provide regular updates to the Show + Sale Coordinator as needed
Who You Are
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual able to work alone and as part of a team. They are passionate about peer mentorship, working collaboratively and want to gain experience in art installation, event planning and arts markets.
Who We Are
Here at AUArts SA we’ve worked hard to develop a culture we are proud to be a part of, and if you can say yes to a few of these things you might be proud to be a part of it too…
Equity & Diversity – Are you willing to consciously create room for respectful dialogue surrounding issues of equity and diversity? Pursuing a creative life takes guts! We’ve got a diverse, spunky, progressive, and outspoken community here at AUArts, and we are always looking for ways to self-reflect and incorporate socially just practices in our workplace.
Collaboration & Empowerment – Do you believe in bringing other people up, supporting your co-workers’ success, and finding ways to work together to accomplish your goals? From start to finish we are constantly learning from each other and finding ways to practice gratitude and celebrate the victories, both big and small.
Inspiration & Innovation - Are you excited to put your ideas on the table, take the risk and try something new even if you might fail? We love a good brainstorming session and are always open to incorporating fresh ideas into our programs and services.
Qualifications and Skills
· Ability to work independently and be a responsive member of the AUArtsSA team
· Organized and detail oriented
· Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
· Courteous, empathetic and skillful at conveying information and ideas concisely, and correcting issues promptly and professionally
· Experience working in a similar role and/or with Shopify point of sale system (POS) is considered an asset
Preference will be given to current students and recent graduates of AUArts. Must be available for the full duration of the event including the evening of November 15, and November 16, 2024
Apply Now!
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume to Show + Sale Coordinator Juli Song at showandsale.sa@auarts.ca no later than 11pm MST on October 19, 2024.
Interviews will take place from October 21-24, 2024, with an expected start date of November 5, 2024.
Please send cover letter and resume applications to: Juli Song at showandsale.sa@auarts.ca
Application Deadline October 19, 2024 at 11:59pm MST
The AUArts Students’ Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. If you require any specific accommodations to be made during the interview process, please do not hesitate to include this information when submitting your application. We thank all candidates for their interest.