Shop Attendant

Save the Good Stuff
Austin, Texas
 

Save the Good Stuff is a high-end architectural salvage shop featuring curated pieces sourced from across Austin and Central Texas. Our inventory spans the 1900s through the early 1970s and includes distinctive doors, hardware, fixtures, and materials with history and character.
 

Our primary customers are designers, contractors, and homeowners, and we are seeing increasing walk-in traffic from the local community.
 

We are small, scrappy, and growing. We value people who can help us build smarter systems while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
 

Position Overview
 

We are looking for a dependable, friendly, and self-motivated Shop Attendant to help manage day-to-day shop operations. This is a hands-on, physical role that combines customer service, sales support, inventory processing, and general shop keeping.
 

This person will often work independently, report to the Owner, and collaborate closely with the General Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities: 
 

Customer Experience & Sales Support

• Greet and assist customers including designers, contractors, and homeowners

• Provide knowledgeable guidance on materials and restoration possibilities

• Support sales, pricing, and cashiering

• Answer phones and respond to customer inquiries

• Take and manage customer wish lists and special requests

• Keep the team informed about upcoming pickups and incoming deliveries
   

Shop Operations

• Stage and maintain displays to reflect the shop’s curated aesthetic

• Assist with coordinating deliveries and pickups

• Move large architectural elements, including heavy doors, around the shop

• Load customer vehicles as needed

• Perform light cleaning and preparation of salvage items
   

This role is physically demanding. Candidates must be able to lift and move heavy doors and architectural materials, sometimes independently and sometimes with assistance.

 

Qualifications
 

 

Required:

• Retail experience

• Strong customer service skills

• Friendly, professional demeanor

• Comfortable working independently

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy materials

• A problem-solving mindset with a figure-it-out attitude
   

Preferred:

• Interest in architectural salvage, vintage materials, or home design

• Knowledge of architectural styles, antiques, or building materials

• Experience in inventory management
   

Willingness to learn is essential. Industry knowledge can be taught.
 

Work Schedule
 

Part-Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Flexible hours but minimum of 20 hours
Saturday hours required
$15-$20 an hour depending on experience
 

Growth Opportunities

While this role is primarily shop-focused, there may be opportunities to assist with operational development and material sourcing as the business grows.

To apply email contact@savethegoodstuff with your resume.