Ash & Co Vocational Associate

## Description

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 business—from product creation and inventory management to order fulfillment, sales, and customer engagement—within 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

## Qualifications

• 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 [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden]).
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.