Sales & Experience Associate (Part-Time) – New England Holiday Markets
About Us
Welcome to Mala Tara! We are a self-funded wellness brand founded and led by AAPI women, with roots in Bangkok, Thailand. We specialize in crafting organic, whole-flower teas that promote mindful, conscious living while celebrating Southeast Asian botanical heritage.
Our Wellbeing in Bloom mission is to redefine modern wellness through sustainable practices, direct partnerships with small family farms, and the support of local craftsmanship. We believe everyone has their own unique beauty and time to bloom.
This holiday season, we are bringing Mala Tara to select New England holiday markets and pop-up events, creating warm, sensory tea experiences for customers looking for meaningful gifts, wellness rituals, and beautifully crafted products. We are looking for a passionate individual to support our holiday pop-up season in Massachusetts.
Holiday Market Dates
This role is for the following New England holiday market events:
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Saturday, December 5: Plymouth Holiday Market
Plymouth Memorial Hall, Plymouth, MA
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM -
Sunday, December 6: Worcester Holiday Market
Union Station, Worcester, MA
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM -
Saturday, December 12: Cohasset Holiday Market
Deer Hill Elementary School, Cohasset, MA
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Applicants may apply for all three events or selected dates only. Please clearly indicate your availability when applying.
What You’ll Do
- Engage & Educate: Welcome customers to the pop-up, create a warm and inviting atmosphere, and share Mala Tara’s values, story, and whole-flower tea experience.
- Drive Sales: Recommend products, gift sets, and holiday offerings based on customer needs while supporting daily sales goals.
- Pop-Up Operations: Brew teas, maintain beautiful visual merchandising, assist with inventory, and keep the booth organized throughout the event.
- Customer Experience: Support a smooth checkout experience and help each customer leave with a positive impression of Mala Tara.
Who We’re Looking For
- Early in your journey: This role is ideal for someone early in their marketing, retail, hospitality, or brand-building journey who wants hands-on experience with a growing wellness brand.
- Holiday market ready: You enjoy seasonal pop-up events, gift-focused customer conversations, and the energy of a busy holiday market environment.
- A natural connector: You are outgoing, a clear communicator, and genuinely enjoy meeting new people and creating memorable customer experiences.
- Reliable & ready to learn: You are dependable, comfortable taking initiative, and excited to see how brand, community, and commerce connect in a physical space.
- Authorized: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Time & Compensation
Location: On-site in Massachusetts / New England holiday market locations.
Schedule: Part-time, event-based.
Base Pay: $15.00–$20.00 per hour. Shifts are typically 6–8 hours, depending on event setup and closing needs.
Bonus Commission: Earn a 10% commission on your total sales for the day once your daily sales reach $2,000 USD.
How to Apply
We want to build a team that truly connects with our vision. To apply, please email your resume to info@malatara.com with the exact subject line:
Apply for Sales & Exp Asso (Boston) - [Your Name]
In the body of your email, please include a short paragraph telling us:
- Why you would be a great fit for Mala Tara: www.malatara.com
- How you can help us succeed at these holiday market events.
- Your availability for the following dates:
- Saturday, December 5 — Plymouth, MA
- Sunday, December 6 — Worcester, MA
- Saturday, December 12 — Cohasset, MA
Please specify whether you are available for all three events or only selected dates.