Oct 16, 2025

Lost & Forged is Hiring for 2025 DC Holiday Market

Seasonal Sales Assistants | Downtown DC | Flexible Hours & Start Dates

Want to spend your holiday season in one of the most vibrant holiday markets in the USA — surrounded by handmade jewelry, lights, music, and a creative crowd? I’m looking for one or two energetic team members to help staff my Lost & Forged booth at the Downtown DC Holiday Market from November 21 – December 23, 2025 (with flexible start and end dates).

What You’ll Do

Greet and interact with customers, explain products
Help resize spoon rings to fit buyers
Process payments via provided mobile/digital tools
Open or close the booth
Assist in maintaining display, packaging, restocking

What I Provide

Paid, on-the-job training
All tools, materials, and payment systems
A supportive and creative team environment
Competitive pay: $25/hr + sales commission
A unique opportunity to learn behind the scenes of an artisan business

Who You Are

Reliable, punctual, and outgoing
Passionate about art, design, or handcrafted work
Comfortable wearing and demonstrating a variety of jewelry styles
Quick to learn digital payment tools
Willing to try some basic metalsmithing (no prior experience required)

Bonus traits (not strictly required): design sense, craft/arts experience, retail or customer service background, brings added perspective & diversity to our team

Important Details

Location: Downtown Washington, DC
Work dates: November 21 – December 23 (flexible start/end)
Hours: Flexible schedule, market open from 12-8 PM daily
Transportation: Next to metro stop (Gallery Place/Chinatown Station, Red Line), limited parking availability
Weather & conditions: Outdoor market environment, occasional light physical work