Job Opportunity: Retail Associate – Photo Printing & Customer Service
Part-Time | 2–4 Days per Week | Must be 18+ to Apply
We are a small, locally-owned photo and print business seeking a reliable and customer-focused Retail and Lab Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, enjoys variety in their work, and is comfortable in a hands-on retail environment.
As part of a small team, flexibility and a willingness to support different areas of the business are essential. The role offers a balance of customer service, photo printing, and light administrative tasks — with opportunities to learn and grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting customers with inquiries, orders, and purchases
- Printing and processing digital and analogue photos
- Scanning, editing, and preparing images using Photoshop and other tools (training provided!)
- Merchandising and maintaining product displays
- Performing basic shop maintenance and cleaning duties
- Handling photo materials, supplies, and print equipment
- Creating and sending invoices, tracking payments, and assisting with account records
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Confident using computers; basic knowledge of Photoshop and/or Illustrator is helpful
- Organised and detail-oriented, with some experience in handling invoices or basic accounts
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as part of a small team
- Flexible availability — able to work 2 to 4 days per week, with some additional shifts during holidays or busy periods
- Previous retail, printing, or photography experience is an advantage
We offer a supportive working environment where every team member plays an important role. This position involves a range of responsibilities, and flexibility is key to helping the business run smoothly.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic, creative space and are looking to contribute meaningfully to a small team, we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From €13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- O'Rahilly St, Ballina, CO. Mayo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Leaving Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- retail: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BALLINAPHOTO2023