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Events
holiday
portland
retail
Special Event
November 15, 2024
Join us in Portsmouth, Portland, and Boston next Thursday, November 21st from 5 pm to 8 pm for Gus & Ruby Loyalty Night! Shop all of our beautiful holiday goods while you enjoy light refreshments.
Not a Loyalty Member yet? Sign up now!
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hiring
News
portsmouth
retail
Uncategorized
May 20, 2024
Are you enthusiastic about greeting cards & beautiful gifts and building connections with customers? If so, you’re in the right place! We’re hiring a Store Manager for our Downtown Portsmouth, NH location. Our ideal candidate is a strong team leader, who is outgoing and organized, has excellent communication skills, and a fabulous sense of humor.
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 staff.
Take a peek below at the position and apply by emailing us your resumé, and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit.
In this role, you will be the daily face of the paper boutique – providing top-notch customer service, managing inventory, receiving shipments, maintaining daily upkeep of the store, managing part-time employees and employee schedules, and working closely with our Senior Operations Manager and Buyer to implement new sales initiatives to grow sales.
We are looking for an individual to maintain our long-lasting customer relations within the city, as well as be an ambassador of Portsmouth by keeping your finger on the pulse of the events and happening around the city. This is an in-person, full-time, salaried position with benefits, paid parking, paid vacation, and room for growth within the company.
– You have extensive retail experience (management is not required but is a major plus!) and are happy helping customers and manning a register.
– You are passionate about merchandising, store design/display, and retail sales.
– You are outgoing, and personable, have exceptional customer service skills, and are able to establish and foster strong relationships with customers.
– You are extremely detail-oriented, organized, and good at juggling many things at once.
– You are self-motivated and a quick learner.
– You are comfortable working alone and within a team and are a clear, effective communicator.
Do you want this job?! We hope so! Email your resumé and cover letter telling us why you want to lead our Portsmouth team to Emily at emily@gusandruby.com! Please include “Portsmouth Manager” in the subject line. We can’t wait to hear from you!
careers
hiring
News
May 20, 2024
In this role, you will be assisting with daily operations in our print studio in Dover, NH including (but not limited to): assembling custom wedding invitations (lining envelopes, tying ribbons, etc…), packing/shipping jobs, unpacking and organizing paper stock and supplies, tidying/cleaning the studio space, etc. You will be reporting directly to our production manager. This is a part-time, in-person, hourly position consisting of approximately 15-20 hours per week in Dover, New Hampshire.
• 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 like to laugh and don’t take yourself too seriously.
Interested in joining our team? We hope so! Email your resumé, some information about yourself, and why you want to work with us to Whitney at whitney@gusandruby.com. Please include “Studio Assistant” in the subject line.
careers
hiring
News
May 20, 2024
This is a full-time, in-person role based out of our print studio in Dover, NH. In this role, you will report directly to our production manager and work alongside our print + creative teams to produce beautiful wedding invitations. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Assemble custom wedding invitations (tie ribbons, line envelopes, adhere pockets, etc..)
• Pack and ship jobs
• Assist the production manager with prepping files for print, ordering letterpress + foil plates, stock, ink and materials for jobs
• Print envelopes with digital guest addresses for custom jobs
• Help manage the print calendar and work directly with our press operator to shuffle jobs as needed depending on ink colors, stock availability and client needs
• Contribute your creativity for all Gus & Ruby projects (ex inspiration shoots, custom projects, window displays, business ideas)
• Contribute to overall Gus & Ruby brand development including pro-active input regarding your personal development and growth within the company
• You have a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• You have a knowledge of, or interest in, print production, letterpress printing + foil stamping
• You are incredibly organized and detail-oriented
• You are self-motivated and a quick learner
• You are comfortable working alone and within a team and are a clear, effective communicator
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills
• You are comfortable multi-tasking and wearing multiple hats at once
• You can lift up to 50 pounds
• You like to laugh and don’t take yourself too seriously
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits and comes with an employee discount at all of our Gus & Ruby locations! Interested in joining our team? We hope so! Email your resumé, some information about yourself, and why you want to work with us to Whitney at whitney@gusandruby.com. Please include “Production Assistant” in the subject line.
boston
careers
hiring
News
retail
May 19, 2024
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 at our Beacon Hill location in Boston, MA.
Gus & Ruby Letterpress has quickly become known as the go-to place to find the perfect gifts on the Hill because of our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Since opening in the fall of 2020, 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 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.
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.
You’ll report directly to the Boston Manager. This is a part-time position, starting at 10-15 hours weekly (approx. 2-3 shifts) with at least one weekend shift required. All part-time positions offer an employee discount and predictable scheduling with weekend availability a must.
You have retail experience and are happy helping customers and manning a register.
You are outgoing, and personable, have exceptional customer service skills, and are able to establish and foster strong relationships with customers.
You are self-motivated and a quick learner.
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 this job?! We hope so! Email your resumé, availability, and cover letter telling us why you want to join our team with the subject “Boston Retail Associate” to Sadie manager@gusandruby.com.
careers
hiring
portsmouth
retail
Uncategorized
March 20, 2024
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.
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.
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!
Events
holiday
retail
December 12, 2023
As the holiday season is approaching, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your loyalty and support throughout the year. We feel incredibly lucky to have you as our customer, and we want to show our appreciation by inviting you to an exclusive night of holiday shopping at our stores!
Come and join us on December 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a night of festive fun, shopping, refreshments, and special deals. You’ll get double points for all purchases that evening (that means triple points for all you VIP folks!). All purchases of $20 or more will receive an exclusive Rifle Nutcracker Tote, and if you spend $250 or more you’ll receive a $50 gift card to use at a future visit!
We’ll have sparkling refreshments and sweets available, so you can enjoy some delicious treats while you shop. Plus, our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones…or maybe just yourself!
Want to bring a friend who isn’t part of our loyalty program? No, prob! They can sign up here or on the night of the event! We would be thrilled to have you join us for this shopping night and celebrate the holiday season together.
Uncategorized
December 7, 2023
With our extended holiday hours, let us help make the holiday shopping season a little easier this year. Check out each store’s hours for December below.
Events
News
retail
Special Event
November 17, 2023
NOV 24TH• BLACK FRIDAY • ALL STORES • 10AM – 7PM
(Portsmouth opening early at 9am!)
Take 10% off your entire in-store purchase and you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 5 goodie boxes stuffed with $200+ worth of products. We’re giving away 5 boxes in each store on Friday for a total of 15 boxes! Can’t shop in person?
Take 10% off online: store.gusandruby.com
NOV. 25TH• SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY • ALL STORES • 10AM – 7PM
(Portsmouth opening early at 9am!)
Coffee + treats for early shoppers (until we run out)! Take 10% off your entire in-store purchase and vou’ll have a chance to win 1 of 5 goodie boxes stuffed with $200+ worth of products. We’re giving away 5 boxes in each store on Saturday for a total of 15 boxes! Can’t shop in person? Take 10% off online:
NOV. 27TH• CYBER MONDAY • ONLINE ONLY
Take 10% off your entire online order all day long and five random orders placed on Cyber Monday will be picked to win a goodie box stuffed with $200+ worth of products!
NOV. 28TH• GIVING TUESDAY • ONLINE RAFFLE
Make a $10 donation and be entered to win a super-sized version of our Giveaway Box with a $100 Gus & Ruby gift card included.
Each entry is $10 and vou can enter as many times as you want.
All donations will go to the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response
Fund and Gus & Ruby will match up to $1,000 in donations.
DEC. 7TH• BEACON HILL HOLIDAY STROLL • BOSTON • 6PM – 9PM
Enjoy a night of festive activities during Beacon Hill’s annual, family-friendly, neighborhood stroll. Spend $75 at our Boston location and get a $15 Gus & Ruby gift card. Spend $150 and get a $30 gift card. Gift Cards can be used during a future visit.
DEC. 9TH• PORTLAND MERRY MADNESS • PORTLAND • 2PM – 7PM
Join us for Portland’s annual holly-jolly extravaganza! Spend $75 and get a $15 Gus & Ruby gift card. Spend $150 and get a $30 gift card. Gift Cards can be used during a future visit. Visit the Eventbrite page for more information about the event
Gift Guide
retail
September 22, 2021
covid19
portsmouth
reopening
retail
June 26, 2020
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.
Masks are mandatory for our safety and yours. If you forgot you makes, we have them available for free inside.
Please sanitize your hands upon entering. We also have sanitizer throughout the store so reapply when needed.
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!
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.
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.
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December 8, 2019
