YogaSix Oak Park is looking for dedicated teachers that want to grow and take their teaching to the next level, and have the desire to join an amazing tribe of teachers that is changing lives. We are seeking warm, outgoing, engaging team members who thrive in a community environment and are committed to guiding classes that are empowering, energizing, and FUN. Teachers are hired as employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth.

Qualities of Great YogaSix Teachers:

• The ability to create connection Knowledge of the techniques and material
• The ability to communicate and the willingness to be in conversation
• Being a gate keeper of the space
• Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members
• Leading from a place of rich personal experience
• Committed to always remain a student themselves, eager for growth, coaching, and continued development

Job Responsibilities:

• Arrive to studio a minimum of 15-30minutes prior to class start time
• Create a personal connection with each student
• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the Yoga Six standards and guidelines for each of the six core class types
• Set up class room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting  Provide top notch class instruction
• Follow up with students after class
• Clean studio space
• Build community and connection

Position Requirements:

• Outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide exceptional client service
• Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
• Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
• A sense of humor
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification  1+ years teaching experience preferred Current CPR Certification Physical Requirements
• Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions in a heated room, monitor students’ movements, provide them with hands-on adjustments (as needed and if desired by students) and to facilitate dynamic, energizing, empowering and fun yoga and fitness classes
• Able to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required.
• Physically able to lift and carry 1-10 lb. equipment Adjust and operate equipment.
• Strong verbal skills (proficient in speaking and understanding English)
• Equal Opportunity Employment YogaSix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, YogaSix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Note: 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 as they may change at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply for this position, and join the incredible tribe of teaching professionals at YogaSix: E-mail OakParkLeadTeacher@yogasix.com with the subject line “Teacher Position” and attach the following documents.  Resume PDF of 200hr Teaching Certificate
 Screened candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and those that move forward will be asked to submit an audition video.

Compensation: Class rate varies on experience/ability/formats.

Reports to: General Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW: YogaSix believes everyone deserves the mind-body experience of yoga. YogaSix offers six different class types designed to accommodate students of all levels in a way that is empowering, encouraging, and fun. YogaSix was established in 2012 and is the fastest growing boutique yoga company in the United States.

POSITION: The Wellness Advisor assists the General Manager with new membership sales as well the retention of current members. The Wellness Advisor provides superior customer service while assisting new and current students in class selections, answering membership questions, and transacting merchandise purchases. We expect you to be excited about meeting and greeting our customers and be part of building a strong YogaSix community. The Wellness Advisor also assists with studio cleanliness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent sales, communication, and customer service skills
• Goal-oriented with an ability to achieve sales targets
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to learn and use the Club Ready software system
• Must be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills via in person, phone and email
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Must have proficient computer skills Daily and/or occasional travel may be required
• Attend special events and trainings as needed
• Part time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute full sales process of lead generation, follow up, and closing the sale
• Meet and exceed sales goals as established by the General Manager
• Conduct studio tours with new prospects to build rapport to facilitate sales
• Be knowledgeable about products, programs and pricing
• Emphasize and enforce objectives of the studio as a fitness and wellness provider
• Book quality appointments to achieve monthly sales quota
• Participate in grassroots/community events (health fairs, grand openings, marathons, and community and hospital events) to promote the studio
• Assists with maintaining a clean, safe and inviting environment
• Assumes responsibility for developing selling skills
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job;

• May be required to sit or stand for up to four hours at a time.
• May be required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to bend, lift, kneel, and drive a car.
• This job requires the person to climb up and down flights of stairs as elevators are not present at all locations.
• May be asked to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus
• Must be able to effectively hear in person and via telephone

COMPENSATION & PERKS: This position offers a competitive hourly wage Commission paid on sales Opportunity for bonus based on performance. Opportunity for growth within the studios including additional sales and management positions

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Virtual Selling and Marketing
• Grow and maintain the store’s social media presence while using social media platforms to drive both remote and in-store sales.
• Facilitate the store’s email marketing program, promoting virtual and in-store sales opportunities, products, and promotions; manage the email list and use it to target events, promotions, and messages as appropriate.
• Maintain the store’s website, ensuring that it is regularly updated and that it is used as an effective marketing tool.
• Proactively leverage customer data to reach out to clients in order to build relationships, promote products, and complete sales.
• Support management of the customer database, including adding and maintaining customer information, and use the database to reach out to individual clients regarding events, promotions, and messages as appropriate.
• Schedule and facilitate virtual personal shopping appointments using programs such as FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Duo.
• Research potential clients, business partners, and community partners and engage in remote and in-person cold calling efforts and relationship building activities in order to expand the store’s customer and partner base and create new sales opportunities, including but not limited to shopping events and bulk sales.
• Regularly track and report on sales completed, ensuring that personal and store sales goals are met or exceeded.
• Promptly respond to all customer inquiries, including messages submitted via social media direct message, text, voicemail, and email.
• Utilize the intranet and online catalog to follow up on and fulfill customer special orders.
• Partner with the Store Manager to plan and execute virtual and in-store promotional activities; leverage digital channels and customer data to market these activities.
• Ensure that all social media and digital marketing best practices and regulations as well as Ten Thousand Villages standards are being followed and communicate best practices, regulations, and standards to Store Manager, staff, and volunteers.
• Exemplify the highest level of customer service standards and sales behaviors in both virtual and in-store customer interactions and model these behaviors to staff and volunteers.
• Help facilitate a sense of excitement in staff, volunteers, and customers regarding virtual selling and digital marketing as a means to meet or exceed sales goals and promote the mission of Ten Thousand Villages. 2. Store Operations and Customer Service.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, including completing bank deposits and acting as manager-on-duty when Store Manager is not present.
• Ensure consistent customer service and sales support coverage of the sales floor.
• Support loss prevention efforts through attentive customer service and general awareness of the sales floor.
• Anticipate and resolve customer service issues, demonstrating a proactive approach to customer service whenever possible.
• Assist with visual merchandising; merchandise ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking; and, inventory management activities.
• Reinforce safe workplace best practices through communication with customers, volunteers, and staff; modeling best practices; and, contributing to sanitization efforts.
• Contribute to overall sales growth of the store through excellent customer service according to Ten Thousand Villages’ Sales and Service Standards. 3. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent (GED).
• Social media marketing experience, including experience growing and engaging with followers via Facebook and Instagram and demonstrated ability to drive sales via digital/virtual channels.
• Strong sales skills, including proven ability to drive sales in a fast-paced and goal-oriented environment.
• Experience using email marketing software.
• Working knowledge of basic word processing, data management, email, and internet software applications, including ability to learn new software.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, including balancing registers and completing bank deposit paperwork.
• Self-motivated and outgoing.
• Superior organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the English language, including verbal and written language proficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently, including capacity to take a leadership role in store projects.
• Enthusiasm for the Ten Thousand Villages mission of creating opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair trading relationships.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all sales and leasing activities to achieve the community’s revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospective residents, conducting community tours and showing apartment homes, processing applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks, preparing the lease and move-in package, and ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing.
• Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community’s occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follows the community’s established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy.
• Uses the on-site community management software application (OneSite) to track apartment home availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and future resident’s data, and capture critical demographic and other information about existing and future residents.
• Ensures that the community meets LMC’s standards by daily inspecting the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the community’s maintenance team, merchandising and ensuring physically appealing models and amenities, and preparing the leasing office for daily leasing activities.
• Follows-up with future guests and new residents to ensure satisfaction by sending e-mail, thank-you notes, and cards or making telephone calls or other contacts to finalize decisions to lease and/or renew.
• Executes activities in support of the community’s lease renewal program by preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time.
• Responds quickly and courteously to resident concerns and questions, and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual.
• Completes various accounting, financial, administrative reports. Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with LMC, community, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, Associate/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual.
• Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions and recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, research and/or subscribing to the internet or other professional publications, or utilizing other appropriate method to obtain business and professional information, and applies knowledge and practices to area of responsibility.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential at all times.

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in leasing, sales, or marketing that demonstrates customer service background sufficient to resolve customer complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete legal documents, sell and explain apartment amenities, and answer questions regarding residency.
• Proficiency in executing sales skills, such as generating sales leads, conducting sales presentations, qualifying prospects, and closing. Literate with computerized financial and word processing software.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analysis skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages in order to complete, understand and interpret financial records, budgets, and other fiscal reporting information.
• Proficiency and fluency in using the internet for marketing, advertising, and sales-related circumstances, including using Craig’s List, Google and other search engines, and navigating the internet and websites. Must have a valid state approved driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a position which requires the Leasing Professional to frequently walk, stand, and climb stairs in/around apartment homes, models, and apartment communities.
• Must also have the ability to operate an automobile, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Finger dexterity is necessary.
• Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other apartment communities as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).

Additional Requirements:

• Associates must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes shifts during evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Interact well with co-workers.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Accept constructive criticism.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Start Date: August 2021

This position will be responsible for:

• Driving sales through engagement with customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
• Becoming an Einnim product knowledge expert and being able to guide customers through creation of custom candles from concept to finish (extensive training applies).
• Processing payments using Square POS system.
• Assisting with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise.
• Create visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sell through and react to the needs of the business in the store.
• Provide a consistent customer experience by maintaining brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store.
• Administrative duties as required (i.e. supply orders/research, creating and maintaining records, etc.)
• B2B and B2C prospecting and outreach (i.e. keeping clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest, prospecting now wholesale opportunities, etc.)
• If candidate is interested in growing into a marketing position, minimal content creation for social platforms.
• If candidate is interested in growing into a production position, minimal production of product after ramp up period (90+ days).
• Responsible for opening/closing duties when owner is not in store

Work Location: Oak Park, IL

Job Type: Part-time (15-20 hours/week)

Pay: $15/hour

Supplemental Pay: Commission

Schedule: Monday-Sunday

The ideal candidate:

• Has intermediate to advanced experience in customer service/sales.
• Has an intermediate to advanced understanding of Square POS system.
• Is heavily focused on trend analysis within our particular industries (i.e. beauty, lifestyle, home decor).
• Plus if candidate practices zero-waste, sustainable-living!
• Has strong listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Is proactive and eager to pick up the phone and charm prospective clients/customers!
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, and prides themselves on their passion for creativity.

This position is part-time (15-20 hours/week) with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position (contingent upon performance).

What are the perks??

• Hourly base + 5% commission on all sales.
• Monthly contests.
• 1 week of part-time PTO per year (after 90 days of employment).
• 5 paid sick days per year (after 30 days of employment).
• Paid holidays include Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Refrigerator stocked with tons of snacks because we like to eat, and we hope you do too!
• 30% discount on all Einnim merchandise; 20% discount on all outsourced vendors.

Einnim is an equal opportunity employer. We are a woman-owned, black-owned small business and take pride in growing a diverse community; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome customers as they enter the shop, ask whether they would like assistance with anything and provide help if needed with a friendly, outgoing demeanor and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Remain knowledgeable about and answer questions related to merchandise, sales, promotions and store policy.
• Provide recommendations based on customer’s stated preferences, needs and desires.
• Create a warm and cozy atmosphere for our customers in accordance by acting in a welcoming and approachable manner during customer interactions.
• Basic understanding of hands-on experience with POS (point of sales) transactions and perform packaging customers items which may include gift bags/boxes Unpack, price and stock received products.
• Straighten, arrange, and maintain restocking shelves as directed by management.
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition to assigned areas
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 20 pounds
• Locate merchandise for customers, placing special orders if necessary
• Focus on timeliness, customer service and knowledgeable of the products
• Previous retail experience is required
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays, some special events and during seasonal days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for members, guests, and co-workers.
• Every staff member, regardless of position, has a primary and urgent responsibility to clean and disinfect all club components as they are used by members and guests and yourself.
• Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence.
• Demonstrate a positive customer service attitude in keeping with the company Core Values of Friendliness, Superior Service, Integrity, Safety and Improvement.
• Respond to the members’ concerns, suggestions and requests.
• Keep all areas of the club clean and orderly at all times.
• Other projects as assigned by the Director of Operations or MOD. Maintain high standards of cleanliness as set by the club.

Qualifications:

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping or related experience strongly desired
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrate initiative and complete tasks assigned while adhering to deadlines
• Must be able to bend, lift or stand for periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work independently
• Must know and demonstrate the proper use of chemicals and other cleaning supplies
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent work ethic