We invite you to refer to the BareBones Statement of Intentions before considering applying to BareBones.
Black people, Indigenous people, people of the global majority, transgender people, and people with disabilities will be prioritized.
Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Merch Sales Coordinator for the 2026 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with the BareBones production and screen printing teams during the months of August, September, October, and November. The Merch coordinator will provide merch sales to the BareBones community before and during a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed four evenings around the date of Halloween. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South.
Qualifications
- Experience and skills in the area of retail and customer service
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Technology skills, including knowledge and experience using digital retail payment systems
- Adaptability, flexibility, ability to work under pressure
- Experience collaborating with a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages
- Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias.
Must Work/Attend
- August 27: paid orientation meeting (aka “BareBones Buildup”). Collaborate with the Staff Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, & organization.
- September- October:
- Production meetings when requested, meetings as needed with the screen printing team.
- Product packing and organizational sessions as needed.
- Additional meetings as scheduled by the Co-Directors, Artistic Team, and Production Team, per protocols developed at BareBones Buildup.
- Four educational workshops provided to the community by the BareBones Board, typically held within rehearsal time.
- Oct. 29, 30 and 31, Nov. 1, and a rain date of Nov. 2: performances.
Review the draft calendar for more details: 2026 Show Season Calendar for BareBones
Responsibilities
- Meet with the screen-printing team to develop a plan for packing, displaying, and selling hand-printed T-shirts. Shirts may be re-used and need to be displayed individually on hangers, or new, and need to be displayed folded (or possibly some of each)
- Meet with the production team to develop placement of merch sales tent and timing of sales
- Collaborate with Volunteer Recruiter to assist with recruitment of Merch sales volunteers
- Set up schedule for Merch volunteers and train/provide direction to volunteers
- Set up the Square app on a personal phone and become familiar with operating it
- Be responsible for transporting, and unloading all merch sales materials including: tent, tables, hangers, clothes racks, decorations, needed technology
- Arrive at the site nightly at 4:30, set up the merchandise tent to be sales-ready by 6:00 pm,
- Sell t-shirts using cash and the Square app from 6:00p until one hour after the performance ends
- Keep accurate records of shirts sold, cash and square sales
- The board will provide a cash box and will collect cash sales tally and cash nightly.
- After sales end each night, load and transport all merch sales materials with the assistance of Merch Sales volunteers
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant
- Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
- Participate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2025
- As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the job
Terms
| Location | Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota |
| Type | Independent contractor, temporary |
| Category | Art and Art Admin |
| Apply By | July 1, 2026 |
| Hiring Date | Approx. July/August |
| Job Dates | August 1 to November 15 |
| Stipend | $500 |
| BareBones BuildUp Attendance Stipend | $50 |
The BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without many people's in-kind donations (love hours). In addition to the listed stipend, BareBones provides all staff with snacks or meals at most meetings, builds, and rehearsals, and access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones duties.
How to Apply
Please apply via the BareBones job application Google form, by July 1, 2026. Any applications sent via other methods will not be reviewed. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.