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March 21, 2024

Gus & Ruby Portsmouth is hiring retail associates!

Are you enthusiastic about greeting cards & beautiful gifts and building customer connections? If so, you’re in the right place! We’re hiring retail associates in our Downtown Portsmouth, NH location.

First opened in 2009, our store on Congress Street has built a reputation for being the go-to place for finding the perfect gifts because of our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Over the years, we have worked hard to create a space where everyone who comes in will feel welcome- from our customers to our dedicated team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is outgoing and organized, has excellent people skills, and a fabulous sense of humor.

Take a peek at the position below and apply by emailing us your resumé, and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit. We are looking to fill the positions as soon as possible.

About the position:

In this role, you will be responsible for daily operations in the retail store including (but not limited to): greeting and helping customers find the perfect item; making sales/checking out customers; receiving, unpacking, and merchandising new products; tidying/cleaning the store.

This is a year-round, part-time role starting with 3-4 shifts (15-20 hours) a week with the potential for more hours during the summer and holiday seasons.

All part-time positions include an employee discount, a quarterly longevity bonus, and predictable scheduling with weekday availability a must.

About You:

– You have retail experience and are happy helping customers and manning a register.

– You are outgoing, and personable, have exceptional customer service skills, and can establish and foster strong relationships with customers.

– You are self-motivated and a quick learner.

– You are able to lift 50 lbs and are comfortable working on your feet.

– You are comfortable working alone and within a team and are a clear, effective communicator.

– You have a good sense of humor.

Do you want to work with us?! We hope so! Send us an email telling us why you want to join our team with the subject Portsmouth Sales Associate and include your resumé, and availability to Emily. emily@gusandruby.com.

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March 20, 2024

We’re Hiring: Part-time Ecommerce/Warehouse Associate! – Dover, NH

Gus and Ruby is Hiring is all 3 stores

Do you love pretty paper, gut-bustingly-hilarious greeting cards, wrapping gifts, and opening boxes every day like it is your birthday? If so, you might be just the person we are looking for!

We like to think we’re a pretty fun group of people to work with and we get to spend the day surrounded by beautiful products! We are a diverse and welcoming group who take our work and culture seriously. Plus, this role comes with an employee discount! Take a peek below at the position and apply by emailing us your resume, availability, and a little bit about yourself telling us why you’d be a great fit.

The position in a nutshell:

In this role, you will be assisting with daily operations in the eCommerce warehouse including (but not limited to): Accurately picking products, wrapping beautiful gifts and packing/shipping orders; receiving, unpacking and organizing new products; tidying/cleaning the warehouse space; working with the eCommerce team to manage seasonal inventory. This is a part-time, in person, hourly position consisting of approximately 2-3 shifts / 10-15 hours per week (with possible additional hours October-December) in Dover, New Hampshire. Flexible weekday schedule, but Monday availability is preferred. 

About You:

You are self-motivated and a quick learner with great attention to detail. 

You are comfortable working alone and within a team and are a clear, effective communicator.

You have excellent organizational and time management skills.

You can lift up to 50 pounds.

You have a good sense of humor.

Do you want this job?! We hope so! Email your resumé, availability, and some information about yourself and why you want to work with us to Byrdy at byrdy@gusandruby.com!

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June 26, 2020

Portsmouth Reopening Protocol

Welcome Back! We missed you!

After 100 days closed to customers, our Portsmouth, NH store has reopened! What a stressful and scary few months it has been. And while nothing is back to normal and Covid is still very much here, for the foreseeable future, we want and NEED to be open and serve our Portsmouth community again, in a safe but welcoming way.

Our new store hours are Thursday – Monday from 10am – 6pm. We will be closed Tuesday & Wednesday. If you aren’t yet ready to shop with us in-store, you can shop online 24/7 and choose free shipping or curbside pickup!

Please read below so you are familiar with our protocol. We’ve worked SO hard to get the store ready for your return and we hope that those of you ready to shop in-store again are able to escape the real world for a bit and bring some joy into your life with all of our lovely goods.

Mask up

Masks are mandatory for our safety and yours. If you forgot you makes, we have them available for free inside.

Wash up

Please sanitize your hands upon entering. We also have sanitizer throughout the store so reapply when needed.

Our max is 6

We will allow no more than 6 customers in the store at one time (in addition to the 2-3 staff members you’ll see working). If there are already 6 people shopping, please wait outside for someone to exit. We promise it will be worth the wait!

Give some space

Please be aware of the other patrons and stay 6 feet apart as much as possible. Our store is small but we’ve spaced things out so you have more room than usual.

Shop away!

We’re so excited to have you back. This is new territory for us all and we truly want to give you the most comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience, but things may move a little slower than usual in order for that to happen. If we can do anything to make your shopping experience easier or more comfortable, please let us know. And as always, please remember to be kind and patient with other patrons (not just at our store, but everywhere) and offer grace to the hardworking staff.