Cross my Heart Exhibition

Join Our Team April 08 2025

Job Title Jewelry Sales Associate and Display Specialist

Location Asheville, North Carolina (On-site)

Hours Part-time, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays

 

Job Description

Mora is hiring a sales associate and display specialist. Position requirements include knowledge of and passion for jewelry, strong sales experience, and skill in art installation and merchandising.

The primary responsibility of a sales associate is to serve the jewelry artists Mora represents through effective customer communication and commerce. The ideal candidate is capable of offering an exceptional customer experience in a sophisticated retail environment. 

All sales associates fulfill a variety of additional daily tasks such as processing incoming and outgoing inventory, updating website listings, fulfilling orders, photography, display, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

As a display specialist, you will join a team to conceptualize and plan exhibition design and window display, and then directly execute these designs. To this end, applicants should be skilled at hanging artwork and using hand tools. Preference will be given to applicants with gallery installation experience or similar detail-driven, technical expertise.

Compensation

This part-time position starts at 16-hours a week with a four-week, paid trial period to ensure a good fit. The starting rate is $25 per hour plus commission. Additional benefits include monthly bonuses, merchandise discounts, free parking, and paid vacation after six months. There is a high potential for pay increases and additional hours based on performance.

About Mora

Founded in 2012, Mora is a dynamic, retail jewelry gallery focused on delivering exceptional experiences for its customers and artists. Candidates will be joining a tight-knit team of professionals dedicated to promoting artist-made jewelry through education, connection, and service. Our company values growth and collaboration, and we believe in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where team members can thrive.

To Apply

Please email info@moracollection.com with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience and interest in the sales associate and display specialist position. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial interview with potential follow-up interviews. We look forward to hearing from motivated candidates eager to contribute to our store’s success and provide an exceptional shopping experience. For questions regarding the position or application process, reach out to info@moracollection.com using the subject line “Sales Associate Position.” This job posting will expire on May 1, 2025.


Cross My Heart Exhibition April 03 2025

Cross My Heart is a juried exhibition celebrating the art of the brooch hosted by Mora, a jewelry gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. All jewelers based in the United States are invited to apply, and there is no entry fee. Cross My Heart will showcase the work of 40 jewelers, curated by Marthe Le Van and the Mora gallery team.
Mora is passionate about brooches, and we are excited to share our enthusiasm through a major exhibition that coincides with the peak Autumn season in Asheville. 
We are seeking one-of-a-kind brooches, pins, stick pins, and badges made by artists in a wide range of materials, techniques, and price points. The brooches must be well crafted and completely functional. 
The exhibition is open for six weeks, from September 15 through October 31, 2025, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 18. The exhibition will run concurrently at Mora’s physical gallery and on its website moracollection.com.
The deadline for entry is Monday, July 7, 2025 and artists will be notified of their acceptance on or before Friday, July 28, 2025. If accepted, Mora will follow up with a full deadline schedule, an exhibition contract, and specific requests for promotional materials. 
Entry forms are available at this link.
Please direct any application questions to Marty Mittelstaedt at marty@moracollection.com with the subject line Cross My Heart.