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4639 Sawmill Creek Road
Sitka, Alaska 99835
USA

907-747-3550

Fortress Of The Bear an educational bear rescue center located in Sitka, Alaska. We bring orphaned bears from all over the state of Alaska and find homes for them in zoos and sanctuaries internationally.  We currently have 8 resident orphaned bears in 3 separate enclosures.  These enclosures mimic the natural settings that they would normally be found.  Visitors view from above in a covered area and have the opportunity to observe and photographic their continuous antics.

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Production Assistant (1) - position re-posted 05/23/2025

Minimum Age Requirement: 18

Please email Gerri for an application: gerri@fortressofthebear.org

Duration: Full time or part time, seasonal (April/May - September/October)

Salary: DOE

Reports to: Retail & Production Manager

Supervises: None

Job Summary: The Production Assistant works directly with the Retail & Production Manager: adhering designs to apparel, prepping merchandise for sale, and organizing in the office and warehouse. Previous experience in garment production not required, training to be provided on site.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • Accurately place and adhere transfers to apparel

  • Accurately prep and tag merchandise for retail

  • Receive, account for, and organize inventory

  • Keep warehouses and offices clean and organized

  • Prepare in-store and online orders for shipment as needed

  • Assist with keeping merchandise and other areas well stocked and orderly

  • Cross train with other departments to assist with staff coverage as needed

  • Other duties as assigned

SOFT SKILLS:

  • Ability to communicate positively via email, text, written, phone and in person

  • Display an ability to learn and ask questions for clarification

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with others or independently

  • Be reliable, punctual, and adaptable to a flexible schedule as needed

  • Possess basic reading, writing, math and computer skills

  • Commit to accuracy during all transactions

  • Must be honest, trustworthy, and hardworking