We’re Hiring!
Cake Plus-Size Resale is looking for a new team member! We’re hiring a part-time Shop Associate for approx 8-16 hours a week. We are looking for folks who can help us embody our shop values as we continue to create a transformative space for our incredible fat community.
Our current non-negotiable schedule needs are:
Thursday and Friday afternoons/evenings and a rotating Saturday.
Folks applying must be available by 3pm at the latest every Thursday and Friday and available at least one Saturday a month.
We’ll also inquire about your other potential availability Monday evenings, Sundays, and other times for additional shift possibilities
Please read all of the info shared here and submit your application (at the bottom of this page) by May 2nd at 11:59PM CT. We anticipate filling 1 part-time position in this round of hiring, though this may be flexible.
Folks of all genders are welcome to apply. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and fat identified folks are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions, concerns, accessibility needs with the application or interview process, or scheduling conflicts with the dates listed below, please get in touch before the application deadline. Email Cat at contact@cakeplussize.com by May 2nd.
Cake’s Mission + Values:
For plus-size shoppers who have often been left out of the fun of thrifting, Cake Plus-Size Resale provides affordable, sustainable, plus-size fashion while cultivating a body positive, fat libratory community.
Cake Plus-Size Resale works to be a radically body positive space rooted in fat liberation and intersectional feminism.
We value relationships and connections with our customers and work to create and embrace fat community.
We maintain a boutique-like shopping environment because fat folks deserve access to beautiful, stylish spaces that center the needs of plus-size shoppers.
We’re fiercely committed to making our space as body positive and accessible as possible.
Shop Associates focus on:
Our customer experience: engaging with customers in-store, over the phone, and virtually (social media and sometimes via website and/or email).
Maintaining a chic, organized sales floor: hanging and organizing clothing and accessories, light cleaning, dressing mannequins/displays, and tidying as needed.
Sales Transactions + Operating the register: operating our register/computer, managing transactions and handling cash, credit cards, gift cards, and customer store credit accounts, and tracking or managing invoicing/social media sales.
Opening + closing duties: opening or closing the shop, completing opening or closing lists, securing the building, and maintaining safe possession of a shop key.
Buying + Inventorying: Gaining familiarity with plus-size brands, fielding questions about the buying process, inventorying clothing in our system (making tags), tagging and hanging merchandise. (Currently Shop Associates are not buyers. Though, there may be potential to learn our buying process with time.)
Maintaining an active shop presence on social media: regular posting to the Instagram story, responding to messages via social media, getting creative with Instagram posts, and possibly additional social media responsibilities.
Staffing events + sale days: working major Cake events and sale days! These can include the Fat Splash pool parties, neighborhood garage sale day in May, birthday weekend sale in October, Small Business Saturday, and hopefully more.
Compensation:
Hourly wage for Shop Associates starts at $16/hr with an increase to $16.50 after 90 days.
Monthly clothing allowance to buy clothes at Cake.
Modest PTO/sick/safe time accrual in line with state/city guidelines.
Advancement opportunities:
Eligible for raises twice a year at employee review.
Possible increased hours and promotion opportunities as our shop needs evolve.
Openness to finding tasks and roles that fit your talents, interests, and future goals whenever possible.
Required:
You must be at least 18 years old.
You must be willing to honor Cake’s commitment to body positivity, fat liberation, and social justice.
You must have regular availability Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings and be available to work at least 1 Saturday a month.
Ability to wear a mask for a full shift and thoughtfulness around Covid and health precautions.
desired (But not required):
Be comfortable appearing in photos shared online and on social media.
Be familiar with plus-size brands, shops, and sizing.
Be able to lift at least 20 pounds.
Have relevant retail and customer service experience.
Be familiar with Instagram and Facebook.
Application Process:
If you’re interested in working at Cake Plus-Size Resale, please fill out the application below. We will start reviewing applications as soon as they’re received. Our application deadline is Friday, May 2nd at 11:59PM.
After reviewing applications, our interview process includes two rounds that candidates may be invited to participate in:
Round 1: By May 3, select candidates will be invited to provide additional information — like references, a style mood board, and a simple resume — and to schedule a virtual interview over Zoom.
Round 2: Following individual interviews, some candidates will be invited to an in-person group interview.
Offers will be made shortly after, and we’re aiming to begin training in mid-May.
Application, Interview, + Desired Training Timeline
Application deadline: Friday, May 2 at 11:59PM
First Round Interviews: May 5, 6, 7
Group Interview: May 13
Training + scheduled shifts start as early as May 19
Application
We will start reviewing applications as soon as they’re received.
Our application deadline is Friday, May 2nd at 11:59PM.