Want to come work at the hip new business in town? The Stone Pony is a one of a kind opportunity to work with a great team, be creative and social, and hardly feel like you’re working because you’re having so much fun. We’re looking for an outgoing individual who is responsible, trustworthy, personable, and driven. We are a small business with growth opportunities and would love to have you as part of our team. No experience required.
Part time silversmith
(10-15 Hours/Week) 1 Year Commitment Minimum
Our Silversmiths are the key to our business and what makes our workshops so memorable and fun.
You will work with Sterling silver in all sorts of different forms along with copper and other metals. Silversmithing uses soldering to join pieces together with the use of torches and heat. Various chemicals and equipment will be used in the process and doing so in a safe way is a high priority.
As a silversmith you will be the one in charge of your workshop group and coach them through the entire silversmith process. All while being fun and friendly and solving any issues that arise. Teamwork is a crucial part of the workshop experience, at workshops with more than one instructor you will be expected to help all members of the group.
When not coaching a workshop you will design and create various silver pieces for retail. You will also learn about the different gemstones available and be able to identify them for customers.
Primary Duties
- Review daily schedule and prepare shop, ensuring all set up arrangements are completed 30 minutes prior to workshop start time
- Instruct and entertain customers during their workshop
- Help build a culture of fun that customers will want to return to
- Ensure all facility security and closing procedures are completed at the end of shift
- Clearly identify gems and silver for proper manufacturing
- Maintain safety procedures
- Clean and maintain the workshop space and equipment
- Alert management of any inventory constraints
Benefits
As a team member at The Stone Pony, you’ll enjoy:
- On-site silversmith training
- Learn gemstone identification and properties
- Tip opportunities
- Bonus opportunities
- Creative freedom to design and create jewelry
- Ability to grow into higher positions within company
Qualifications
- 16 + years of age
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Resourceful team-player with the ability to be effective independently
- Great at problem-solving
Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, & Twin Falls
Fill out the application below! Applications not filled out entirely will not be reviewed.
Assistant Manager
(15-25 Hours per Week)
The Assistant Manager provides leadership and operational support with a focus on evening workshops, retail execution, and shop standards. While this role is not required to be on-site for every evening workshop, the Assistant Manager is expected to remain available, check in with the team, and step in when issues arise. All responsibilities outlined below apply whenever the Assistant Manager is in the shop.
Evening Workshop Support & Oversight
- Serve as the primary point of contact for evening workshops
- Remain on-call during scheduled evening workshops
- Proactively check in with the silversmith team to ensure workshops are running smoothly
- Be prepared to provide guidance or come on-site if issues arise
- Support problem-solving related to projects, guests, or workflow
- Escalate serious incidents, safety concerns, or unresolved customer issues to the Shop Manager
Retail Management
- Price and tag retail items accurately and consistently
- Maintain retail inventory counts (excluding silver and supply inventory)
- Send in retail inventory counts in a timely manner
- Assign retail pieces to be made and coordinate completion with silversmiths
- Prepare, package, and ship retail orders
- Monitor and restock shipping and packaging supplies
- Assist with merchandising and retail presentation
Shop Cleanliness & Closing Standards
- Own execution of daily and weekly cleaning standards
- Ensure workstations, retail areas, and customer spaces are clean and reset
- Confirm cleaning checklists are completed, especially after the evening workshop
- Support closing procedures and security checks as scheduled
Leadership & Operational Support
- Lead the team when present in the shop
- Assist the Shop Manager with operational, administrative, and day-to-day needs as requested
- Help with training scheduling and training facilitation
- Support onboarding and skill development during workshops
- Communicate recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement to the Shop Manager
- Proactively identify ways to improve shop operations, efficiency, and guest experience
Benefits
- Bonus plan
- Pay tier starts at $12.50/hour, dependent on prior leadership or management experience
- Eligible for tips when teaching workshops
Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Confident communicator with a supportive leadership style
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable making decisions within defined boundaries
- Willingness to learn and understand new systems
- Self-motivated; notices when things need to be done without being asked
- Actively looks for ways to improve the shop and team experience
Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, & Twin Falls
Fill out the application below! Applications can be submitted to office@thestonepony.shop
Applications not filled out entirely will not be reviewed.