Work With Us

Work With Us

WE ARE HIRING!

Open Position: All-round Store & Market Personnel (8-16 hrs/week)
Locations: 1 position in The Hague & 1 position in Leiden
Availability: Immediate (Available during the summer)

Always Summer is growing, and we’re looking for versatile All-round Store & Market Personnel to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks- from working in our store and running craft markets to assisting with organizational duties and creating social media content.

We’re looking for someone communicative, trustworthy, and reliable, with a retail background and an eye for detail. If you're excited to be part of a small, mission-driven team, this could be the perfect fit!

Who Are We Looking For?

You’re the right match if you:

  • Likes taking photos and occasionally creating content for social media
  • Can work independently and solve problems on the go
  • Speak Dutch & English and can communicate well with clients
  • For Leiden: Lives in Leiden (or nearby)
  • For The Hague: Lives in The Hague (or nearby)
  • Assist and sell to customers in our Leiden & The Hague stores (stocking, organizing, customer service, occasionally updating the website)
  • Manage craft markets, including setup, sales, customer assistance and pack-up
  • Visit retail stores that carry our products to restock and organize displays
  • Take photos for our social media and help manage our online presence
  • Potentially assist with promotions and business development

What You'll Do

  • Assist and sell to customers in our Leiden & The Hague stores (stocking, organizing, customer service, occasionally updating the website)
  •  Manage craft markets, including setup, sales, customer assistance and pack-up
  •  Visit retail stores that carry our products to restock and organize displays
  • Take photos for our social media and help manage our online presence
  • Potentially assist with promotions and business development

Practical Details

  • Availability: Immediate, important months are during spring & summer
  • Schedule: 1 Weekday (Wed-Fri) & 1 weekend (Sat/Sun)
  • Store shifts: Fixed; Market shifts: Vary month to month
  • Driver’s license (and car): Preferred for markets but not mandatory
  • Extra availability during summer when needed

What We Offer

  • Be part of a growing small business and make a real impact
  • Join our mission to support local craftsmen
  • Learn and grow with us in a fun, dynamic role
  • 20% Discount on our products
  • Competitive, market-rate salary

Trial Dates:

March 28 & April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
Location: Always Summer – Haarlemmerstraat 210, 2312GJ Leiden

Interested?

Send your CV and cover letter to Mien at alwayssummernetherlands@gmail.com

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