Ash & Co Vocational Associate

The Ash & Co Vocational Associate role is a dynamic hands-on position within a social enterprise designed to provide individuals with developmental disabilities meaningful real-world work experience. Associates actively participate in all aspects of a small businessfrom product creation and inventory management to order fulfillment sales and customer engagementwithin a supportive structured environment. This role emphasizes the development of transferable job skills through purposeful production-based work. Associates rotate across responsibilities based on their strengths building independence confidence and workplace readiness while contributing to a fully operational business. Through consistent participation individuals gain experience with task completion teamwork communication and the use of tools and technology commonly found in competitive employment settings.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

Create bracelets and keychains by following visual models or original designs
Select and organize beads based on color size and pattern
String and assemble products with attention to detail and quality
Follow multi-step directions to complete bracelet production
Maintain consistency across products
Assist in preparing materials and restocking supplies
Package finished products according to brand standards
Label items accurately (size style pricing if applicable)
Prepare orders for delivery or shipment

Sort and organize beads and materials

Track inventory levels and identify when supplies are low
Assist with counting and stocking products
Input and track orders using computers (e.g. Excel Google Forms Shopify)
Print receipts and order forms
Match orders to completed products
Assist in basic data entry and organization
Assist at events or pop-ups by interacting with customers
Use a point-of-sale system (iPad register) to complete transactions
Communicate product information and assist customers with purchases
Package items for customers at point of sale
Assist with delivering products within the community
Identify locations and staff for deliveries
Represent Ash & Co in a professional and friendly manner
Help set up and break down event displays
Organize products for visual presentation
Support team during sales events and markets

No experience in design required
Ability to remain seated for periods of time
Ability to stand walk kneel bend and lift items up to 25LBS.
Ability to focus on a task
Ability to follow directions
Good fine motor skills

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.