If you’ve shopped at our stores, you know the difference between Wild Birds Unlimited and other retailers. It goes far beyond what we sell. It's who we are. Enthusiasm, professionalism, informed advice and superior customer service are the hallmarks of our staff. 

Right now Wild Birds Unlimited in West Chester is looking for a Sales Associate/Community Events Coordinator with retail sales and marketing interests. This is an opportunity to support and educate our friendly customers about birds and nature and integrate yourself within the community. Our store’s mission – “We Bring People and Nature Together®…And We Do It With Excellence!”

The Sales Associate/Community Event Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to build strategic relationships and to plan and conduct a variety of marketing and community outreach activities that bring people and nature together. Working at Wild Birds Unlimited in West Chester is an opportunity to support and educate our friendly customers about birds and nature. 

The support and training that we provide to our Associates will enable you to function confidently in this specialty retail environment. We offer a competitive wage, great employee discounts, and a pleasant working environment. 

Our goal is to provide quality products, service, expertise and a high energy shopping experience. Help customers bring nature into their own backyards and lives. Come join our team! 

We are seeking a Sales Associate/Community Event Coordinator who:

• Is friendly, upbeat & positive with others
• Appreciates nature and is willing to learn extensively about our local backyard birds
• Has strong verbal and communications skills
• Has previous retail experience (preferably)
• Has previous event planning experience (preferably)
• Has a flexible schedule and are able to work weekends
• Can repeatedly lift and carry seed for our customers
• Can multi-task and spend extended hours on your feet
• Has basic computer skills with a willingness to learn more
• Is willing to complete extensive training

Sales Associate/Community Event Coordinator Job Requirements

• Plan and coordinate community marketing events.
• In order to fulfill the requirements of a Community Event Coordinator for Wild Birds Unlimited, you will also work as a Retail Sales Associate (with a minimum of 20 hours between two stores) so that you can learn and understand our goals, as well as interact with customers and other staff.
• Coordinate special events including in-store and out-of-store nature talks, bird walks, and other events. Create and implement an annual outreach plan consisting of at least one activity/event per month per store, and one talk per month per store.
• Attend relevant community meetings (Chamber of Commerce) and participate in relevant committees (park boards) that will enable you to create relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones in the community.
• Travel between stores, as well as to marketing events and community meetings.

Work Environment:

• Commitment To The Hobby Of Bird Feeding
• Appreciation Of Nature
• Interact With Great Customers
• Positive, Professional Work Environment
• High Standards Of Business Ethics

Training:

• Complete Backyard Birdfeeding Training
• Complete Retail Training
• Sales Training

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Fabulous Employee Discount
• Flexible Hours
• Recognition And Appreciation

Interested, or know someone who might be a good fit?

Fill out the attached application, send it [email protected], or drop it off at our store. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

7712 Voice of America Center Drive in West Chester, between Bonefish & Fresh Market.