Employment Opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Candidates must apply with 1) Contact Info, 2) Cover Letter, 3) Resume/CV., and 4) References (2x). While there is a rolling deadline, application review will begin after Sunday, February 22, 2026 and continue through the end of the month or until the position is filled. Application portal is now open here. 

 

RETAIL STORE MANAGER

Full Time Employee: 34-40 hrs per week • $25/hr starting

Benefits: Health Care, PTO (after 90 days), etc.

Position Summary: The non-profit IndigenousAF (IAF Inc.) seeks a cultural arts Retail Store Manager to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada. The individual hired for this position will lead efforts for setting up and running day-to-day operations of the IAF Inc. store, which will be established in the downtown 18b Las Vegas Arts District. The store is set to open in Spring 2026 (Date TBD). The manager will maintain an excellent level of customer service, personal presentation, and professional standards within a store that specializes in Native American arts, crafts, and merchandise. This position also requires the manager to build business relationships with Indigenous artists, local artists in the community, and IAF personnel. The retail store is to be fully integrated with the mission and vision of the non-profit IAF Inc. as well as Nuwu Art’s second space, Wai Gallery, which will operate side-by-side with IndigenousAF in the same building.

The Retail Store Manager will be responsible for training, scheduling, and retaining Retail Associates (see below). They will also assist visitors with merchandise purchases, participate in IAF programming, and will serve visitors as they view fine art on display. Other responsibilities include sourcing distributors, purchasing merchandise, inventory control (physical and online), working the front desk, tracking and generating income reports, and maintaining industry standards in all aspects of retail operations. Maintaining ethical standards and a positive attitude  is a must while managing the shop, staff, interns and volunteers. The Retail Store Manager reports to the IAF Board of Directors (BOD).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of store and sales reconciliation within Shopify POS system, tracking/deposits (prior knowledge of Shopify not necessary, but a plus)
• Inventory, supplies, purchasing, inventory control and merchandising both onsite and e-commerce
• Buys wholesale from IAF Inc. BOD-approved artists or vendors and prepares purchase orders, invoicing, and handles all related communications
• Trains, supports, and retains part-time staff to support IAF Inc. retail 
• Works with the IAF Inc. Board of Directors to develop sales tracking and recording, monitor sales trends, and reports annual budget to the BOD
• Supervises and participates in co-develop of advertising, print, web, and social media
• Maintains excellent relationships with local, regional, and nationally located artists.
• Manages consignment with select artists. 
• Tracks merchandise for reorder or sales trends and prepares analytics using Shopify POS system.
• Ability to keep up with current shipping and postal regulations
• Manages displays and promotions including seasonal/holiday promotions and open houses, artist promotions, visiting artists, and collaborative opportunities with museum programming, exhibitions, membership opportunities, and workshops.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree or some college preferred. 

Experience: The ideal candidate will have retail and/or related experience, excellent organizational, management, and computer skills, minimum of 3 years of retail experience including 1 year supervising the work of others in management, merchandising, purchasing, and promotion.

• Knowledgeable about customer service, pricing, and store development
• Excellent people skills required to work with store patrons, employees, client base, artists, and artisan vendors
• Punctual and dependable, a critical thinker who can solve problems in real time and a self-starter who works proactively and can prioritize workflows
• Able to delegate tasks to staff and cares about personal and professional development and growth of other employees
• Have an understanding of Native Arts and culture(s) and the Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990, or willing to learn
• Requires enthusiasm and a commitment to the mission and vision of the IAF non-profit
• Must be community-minded in order to communicate with the team and other staff
• Maintaining positivity, interacting courteously and respectfully with both internally within the IAF organization and externally with customs and others
• Presents a professional image to co-workers, visitors, customers, and the public
• Motivated, empathetic, and trustworthy
• An ability to foster trust and keep certain information confidential
• Computer skills using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc) or ability to learn
• Any additional skills that strengthen customer service, develop staff, and retain client base

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance (coverage TBD)
• PTO after 90 days, with accrual for punctual and regular attendance
• Possibility for fine art sales commissions
• Annual bonus, possible based on performance (measured in scheduled reviews)
• Advancing the interests of this nonprofit organization will open up further benefits for successful hires (because we are a nonprofit, we want to see our employees succeed)
• Potential to convert position into full time with full benefits after 1 year of employment 
• Opportunities within the IAF Inc. and Nuwu Art organizations for career mobility

Questions? Reach out to iaf18b@gmail.com

 

 

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE(S)

Part Time Employee: 20-30 hours/week • $15/hr

Benefits: See below

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for a high level of sales and guest service at the IndigenousAF retail store. IAF Retail Sales Associates are the first point of contact with our guests. Job duties include, but are not limited to: greeting, selling, store housekeeping and retail efficiency when dealing with large volumes of guests. Associates in this position will also support fine art sales inside the gallery. Reports to Retail Store Manager.

Education + Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years of previous retail, sales, and/or customer service experience.

General Requirements

• Proven great guest service skills
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Cash handling experience
• Competent in general principles of mathematics and computer literacy
• Ability to effectively communicate using the English language (Spanish, etc. a plus)
• Strong initiative, multi-tasking, and decision-making ability
• Effective problem-solving techniques and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to react quickly and correctly in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player attitude and is comfortable working with a diverse population.
• Take a proactive approach to folding, re-organizing, cleaning, re-stocking, and other retail housekeeping duties
• Ability to handle and sell high value art in a professional manner.
• Availability to work flexible schedules including day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays as required by the needs of the business.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the retail attendance policy.
• Someone who is focused, punctual, dependable, and trustworthy
• Some level of understanding and knowledge of fine art and preferably Native Arts
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Work successfully with a diverse team and guests

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and following all safety rules
• Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Possibility for fine art sales commissions
• Raises based on performance - measured in scheduled reviews
• Opportunities within the IAF Inc. and Nuwu Art organizations for career mobility
• Advancing the interests of this nonprofit organization will open up further benefits for successful hires (because we are a nonprofit, we want to see our employees succeed)

Questions? Reach out to iaf18b@gmail.com