Jobs at Hobby Works®

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Hobbyists - who are also veterans of the retail sales floor - operate Hobby Works^®. At Hobby Works^® we never forget that it is our people who are our greatest asset. Hobby Works^® is not a "revolving-door" of employees that are used up, spit out and then replaced with the next person to walk in the door. We strive to return to the days when retail management was a profession - not just a job.

If you enjoy working with people, but hate being treated like some kind of retail slave, then Hobby Works^® is the place for you. We offer benefits like: Paid Vacation, Health Insurance and a 401K. Not to mention: flexible and reasonable hours (no more 60-70 hour weeks!) and the chance to work in a place where customers are HAPPY to shop. Discover why Hobby Works^® has virtually NO turnover at the Manager level!

To be considered for one of our open positions, complete our employment application and send it to: Hobby Works, Cherry Lane Business Center, 14300 Cherry Lane Court, Suite 106, Laurel, MD 20707 - OR - fax to 301.725.6040. Thanks for your time and interest in Hobby Works.^®

Store Manager
Paid Vacation
Health Insurance
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Described by one of our long-time managers as "a dream job!" Our managers have both flexibility and independence.
• You have significant input into merchandising and buying decisions. Some of our best lines were first discovered and ordered by our managers.
• You have direct contact with manufacturers and vendors and the authority to resolve customer issues on the spot.
• Do you care what your customers feel? Do you want to wake up feeling good about what you do? If so, then Hobby Works is the place for you.
• Significant employee discount.

Assistant Manager
Paid Vacation
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Join a company where the Assistant Manager position is more than just a clerk with some extra keys! You have real authority.
• Our Assistant Manager position puts you in the Management track where you are working to get your own store.
• You will have direct contact with the folks making merchandising and buying decisions - and vendors and sales representatives.
• You will have input into merchandising and buying decisions.
• Significant employee discount.

Manager Trainee
Health Insurance Available
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Hobby Works promotes almost entirely from within! This position is designed for the person who has the enthusiasm and desire to manage a retail store, but does not yet have the skills. Even if you have no, or limited management experience - you can have a future with us.
• In our Manager Trainee position you will have ample opportunity to demonstrate your fitness to lead - and one day be the leader of your own Hobby Works store.
• Significant employee discount.

Sales Associate
Full-Time
Health Insurance Available
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Flexible hours, performance raises, and we only hire people who make us look good.
• We expect enthusiasm, but we never forget that YOU are the face of Hobby Works to our customers. You will be treated like the professional you are.
• Significant employee discount.
• Train enthusiasts needed - Hiring bonus!

Part-Time
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Work when you want! Flexible hours, performance raises, and we only hire people who make us look good.
• We expect enthusiasm, but we never forget that YOU are the face of Hobby Works to our customers. You will be treated like the professional you are.
• Significant employee discount.
• Train enthusiasts needed - Hiring bonus!

Warehouse/Receiving
Health Insurance Available
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Reliability, honesty and accuracy, are rewarded with performance raises.
• Low turnover and clear expectations make your job easy.
• Clean, comfortable, climate-controlled work environment.
• Significant employee discount.

Purchasing/Data-Entry Clerk
Health Insurance Available
401K/IRA Plan (New 2010)

• Reliability, honesty and accuracy are rewarded with performance raises.
• Low turnover and clear expectations make your job easy.
• Comfortable, low stress work environment.
• Significant employee discount.

Please note: The above are descriptions only and do not constitute an offer or contract of any kind. The above job descriptions and terms are subject to change without notice.