Employment

There is no one who knows the level of service and commitment we expect better than our loyal customers. Help us to continue our tradition of offering quality service to people who love the great outdoors by joining our team of "Outfitters with Style."

Apply online today or complete a paper application at our customer service desk during business hours. Resumes or general questions can also be sent to Paige Galkowski, Human Resources Manager, at PGalkowski@ktp.com or 207-752-9085

Evening, Weekend & Parent-Friendly Hours Available! 


What makes Kittery Trading Post different from other companies?
Kittery Trading Post strives to show appreciation towards all our 350+ employees year-round. 
We do this by:

  • Monthly employee of the month presentations in our main lobby as a group prior to our store opening
  • Sporting and entertainment ticket raffles
  • Company newsletter monthly with upcoming events, birthday recognition, memos, local discounts, etc.
  • Annual events such as our chili cookoff, national employee appreciation day, company BBQ, free turkeys for Thanksgiving, and holiday shopping
  • Employee activities throughout the year
  • Anniversary recognition and bonus
  • Paid clinics with our vendor partners to better educate our team
  • Schedules are the same week to week in hopes of a better work/life balance, in addition to flexible schedules as warranted

Seasonal Employee Benefits:
• Store Discount is available at the date of hire, up to 30%
• Pro Deal Discounts are available after thirty days of active employment
• Paid Leave is available after one hundred twenty days of active employment

Part Time Year Round Employee Benefits:
• All benefits listed above
• 401(k) with a 4% company match is available after an employee’s one year anniversary with the company as long as they’re twenty one years of age or older and have worked at least 1,000 hours
• Charge Account ($150) is available after ninety days of active employment
• Profit Sharing is available after a full calendar year of active employment to those twenty one years of age or older and have worked at least 1,000 hours
• Funeral Leave is available after thirty days of active employment
• Educational Reimbursement up to $500+ per calendar year is available after ninety days of active employment
• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus

Full Time Year Round Employee Benefits:
• All benefits listed above
• Holiday Pay is available at the date of hire for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Health Insurance is available the first of the month following sixty days of active employment
• Dental Insurance is available the first of the month following ninety days of active employment
• Short Term Disability Insurance is available the first of the month following ninety days of active employment
• Life Insurance is available the first of the month following ninety days of active employment
• Vacation Time is accrued on a monthly basis based off of average hours worked per week
• Sick Time is accrued at a rate of four hours per month
• Charge Account ($300) is available after ninety days of active employment
• Educational Reimbursement up to $1,000+ per calendar year is available after ninety days of active employment

Flexible Schedules:
We realize the importance of balancing work and family and take pride in being a flexible employer so that both our business needs and the employee's personal needs can be met. We have a variety of scheduling options available. Part Time or Full Time with Days, Nights, and/or Weekends. We have temporary employees to help with specific sales promotions, Seasonal Employees to meet the demand of various seasons and Year Round Employees to stay with us throughout the year.

Advancement Opportunities:
We promote from within whenever possible by posting Year Round Job Vacancies, recognizing star performers with advancement and allowing employees with proven performance to transfer between departments.

Teamwork:
Working at Kittery Trading Post is unlike any experience you've ever had. This family owned business approaches daily operations with the belief that we can accomplish anything if we believe in our employees and work together as a team.

The Kittery Trading Post encourages employees to contribute as individuals by exploring their hidden talents in the following areas:
Retail Sales Positions in: Camping, Water Sports, Winter Sports, Fishing, Shooting Sports, Clothing, Footwear, Gifts
Support Positions in: Cashier Department, Warehouse, Maintenance, Office