Retail Associate
Company: Communal
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who We Are: Communal is a
creative-minded cafe & shop with multiple locations based in
Southern California. With an emphasis on caring for the local
community, Communal offers a full craft coffee and drink menu,
seasonal food offerings, creatively-designed spaces, fresh flowers
and curated goods. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
It’s a privilege to serve a well made cup of coffee, curate a
collection of goods, or create a bouquet that will brighten
someone’s day. We are creative-minded people who seek what’s
current and innovative. We believe this creative lens forms an
inspiring space that ultimately empowers our customers to pursue
their own creative ideas. We want every interaction with our
customers to be kind, genuine, and inclusive. Creating experiences
of connection is at the core of what we do. We practice hospitality
to make people feel welcome. Together, we form a community that
cares. The Opportunity: We are hiring a Retail Associate at our San
Diego locations to help manage day to day operations, serve as a
product expert and provide excellent customer service. Our ideal
candidate thrives in a collaborative team environment, believes in
the importance of creating a great customer experience, and will
work to ensure every customer feels welcomed. If you have a
background in retail environments, enjoy working with people, are
creative and detail oriented, we’d love to have you on our team! *
Seasonal opportunities are not available at this time
Responsibilities include:. ??Models standards of excellence in
customer service through direct, intentional interaction. Proactive
in handling customer complaints and issues Creates purchase orders
and receives product. Oversees product transfers between shops.
Maintains standards of cleanliness, stocking floor and keeping back
stock organized. Coordinate and host events as needed Arrange
flowers according to Communal’s standards. Follow floral budget and
adapt to seasonal changes Shop plant and display care Following
daily task lists and self managed multi-tasking throughout the day
Assist merchandising team with keeping the floor clean, stocked and
up to Communal's aesthetic standards Maintain excellent
relationships with vendors and suppliers. Create and update daily,
weekly, and monthly task lists to ensure cleanliness and
organization of retail areas. Train new associates in retail and
floral tasks Why you’re right for this job Detail-oriented with
high-quality standards. Self-motivated, energetic, and
professional. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think
critically. Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate about creating beautiful, functional retail spaces. You
love cultivating community, connection and conversation Customer
Service mindset; you go above and beyond to serve the customer
Proactive and self-motivated, with high standards for quality. Can
remain calm and collected during peak times and under stres???????s
Requirements : High School Diploma or GED equivalent 1 years
experience in retail environment Experience operating POS systems
Flexible schedule including early morning, evenings, weekends and
holidays ???????Physical Requirements: Flexible schedule including
early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability
to lift and move merchandise up to 30lb Willingness to travel
between store locations as required Position Details : This is a
part time, hourly non-exempt position. The pay for this position is
$17.30 per hour with additional tips as a share of the pool.
Benefits include 40 hours sick time, free drinks, discounts, 401k
for eligible employees after one year. Candidates must be located
in (or willing to relocate to) San Diego County. This job
description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Other
duties may be assigned as needed. Powered by JazzHR CKk1l81XAC
Keywords: Communal, Yorba Linda , Retail Associate, Hospitality & Tourism , San Diego, California
