Careers

Job Openings

March 2025

Role: Retail Associate

We are looking for a fun, creative, nature lovin' individual to join our team! Our goal is to offer Tulsa the opportunity to observe, buy, and collect all kinds of natural specimens and we are so excited to welcome someone who shares this mindset.

Pay:

Starting Pay is $14/hour

Schedule:

Part-time position, 20-30 hours per week

Required Availability:

Tuesdays: 10:00am-6:30pm
Rotating Sunday shifts: 10:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday-Saturday: to be determined

Click through the tabs below to read the position requirements and details on how to apply!

Responsibilities

Excellent Customer Service
- Educating customers in all disciplines we carry: Insects, skulls, rocks and minerals, taxidermy, mummification, articulations, and sea life
- Going above and beyond for each customer
- Checking customers out at the retail counter
- Replying to customer reviews and emails
Inventory Management
- Entering product into our POS system
- Research and analyze current market value for products
- Keep an eye on low-stock categories
- Maintain, organize, and keep knowledge of what is in backstock
Store Floor Maintenance
- Straighten up display and product, restocking as needed
- Cleaning display cabinets and tables, as well as sweeping and mopping the floor
- Maintain a clean check out area
Visual Merchandising
- Assist in the creation and development of product layouts and displays
- Create effective store signage
- Decide on the most effective and least distracting ways to tag products
Events
- Having the flexibility to work local events we vent at such as the Oddities and Curiosities Expo, State Fair, Pride, etc.
- All employees are required to work any event held at the store
Perform other duties as required or assigned

skills & experience

A quick learner, self-starter, able to work independently, and willing (and able to handle an increasing level of responsibility
Having flexibility and a good attitude is crucial due to the store's needs consistently changing
The ability to take initiative and perform tasks in a self-sufficient manner with minimal oversight, consistently meeting set goals and deadlines
Experience in a nature field is not required but a strong interest in learning about nature identification and how we make our product is vital
Attention to detail is paramount in this position. Our store is built on handmade details and a creative touch
Ability to execute creative visual merchandising with a variety of products
Solid organizational skills and a strong ability to prioritize a multitude of responsibilities
Ability to move and lift up to 65 pounds: heavier with team assistance
Basic knowledge of how to use a drill and the ability to climb tall ladders

how to apply

We will be taking resumes March 4-18th
Send your resume to jobs.blackmoth@gmail.com or, better yet, bring your resume to the shop so we can meet you!
You MUST be at least 18 to apply.
Resumes will NOT be accepted through social media
Due to the high volume of people we have apply, we cannot respond to everyone individually. Those who are being considered for the position will be contacted by March 25th via phone call to schedule an interview. Please do not call, send messages via social media, or come to the store to ask about interviews.

Culture:

Black Moth was brought to life in 2014 by Maris Blanchard with the belief that nature and the preservation processes should be accessible to everyone.

Here at Black Moth, our staff are the heart of everything we do. We are a small, close-knit group, that all work hard together towards achieving our goals and understand that our future success depends on a strong work ethic and using creative solutions to move forward.

Our goal is to positively engage with all who walk through our door about the wonders of our natural world. We strive to educate and encourage a new wave of explorers, scientists, and collectors to go out and spread that knowledge while doing their best to preserve and maintain our planet.