Trusty’s Trailblazers

Sportswear Merchandiser – Raleigh, NC –

We’re seeking energetic, reliable, and outdoor-loving teammates to join our sales floor crew. You don’t need to be an expert in every activity. We’ll help you learn what you need to know, but you should enjoy helping people, working with a team, and staying active in a fast-paced environment. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available, and our team includes college students, recent grads, teachers, outdoor professionals, and lifelong adventurers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading small teams of staff in processing and merchandising product and displays 
• Greet and assist customers with warmth, attentiveness, and product knowledge 
• Support fitting, outfitting, and guiding customers toward the right gear for their needs 
• Operate the register, restock inventory, and keep the sales floor tidy and shoppable 
• Lift, move, and organize boxes, shipments
• Communicate clearly and proactively with teammates and managers 
• Take initiative and contribute to a friendly, inclusive, and helpful shop culture 
• Handling cash related to opening and closing register drawers 
• Performing a range of sportswear responsibilities including processing, merchandising, organizing.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Reliable – Shows up ready to work and follows through on commitments 
• Self-Motivated – Stays busy, takes initiative, and seeks ways to be helpful 
• Team-Oriented – Enjoys working alongside others in a collaborative environment 
• Curious – Willing to ask questions, learn new things, and develop product knowledge 
• Kind and Respectful – Treats customers and co-workers with care and professionalism 
• Organized – Able to learn and utilize detailed systems of operation to manage inventory and sales 
• Outdoor-Inspired – Values the natural world and supports our “We Help Others” mission 
• Hands-On – Is capable of and enjoys using their hands and tools 

Details & Requirements

• Schedule: Full Time staff work an average of 35 hours per week, mostly within the framework of four 9 hour work days per week. Flexibility of schedule is a necessity, as staff usually does not work the same schedule week to week. 
• Store Hours: 
  Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm 
  Sun: 12pm–5pm 

(extended hours during the holiday months)

All resume and cover letters should be sent to Eric Shreenan (erics@greatoutdoorprovision.com) and Stacy Murphy (stacym@greatoutdoorprovision.com) for consideration. 

The Great Outdoor Provision Co. Raleigh location is looking for a Fly-Fishing department manager to join their team.  This person would serve as the liaison between customers regarding all things fly fishing.  Key responsibilities and knowledge for the role of Fly-Fishing Product Manager Contact include, but not limited to: 

 

• Serve as the primary contact point for our central fly-fishing product manager, fly fishing customers, and fellow staff with fly fishing-related questions. They would serve as an added resident fly fishing expert. 
• Thorough understanding of freshwater and saltwater fly fishing is strongly recommended.  
• Well-rounded understanding of fly tying and how those materials are utilized in flies.  
• Merchandising the fly-fishing department so that it is visually appealing and easily shoppable.
• Order and manage inventory of flies and spooled fly-tying materials in a way that is tailored to our market.
• Help facilitate and lead fly tying classes / socials.

 

This person, just like the rest of our staff, would serve the primary role of assisting customers in all departments across the store. Their day to day would be dynamic and changing but the throughline would be serving customers seeking out products across the outdoor industry.  

In the case that they took this on as a full-time position, the candidate would also hold the following Key Holder responsibilities: 

• Help lead staff from open to close 
• Handle cash related to opening and closing drawers 

 

All resume and cover letters should be sent to Eric Shreenan (erics@greatoutdoorprovision.com) and Stacy Murphy (stacym@greatoutdoorprovision.com) for consideration.  

Fly Fishing Department Manager - Full Time or Part Time – Greenville, NC

This team member, just as the rest of our staff, would serve the primary role of assisting customers in all departments across the store. Their day to day would be dynamic and changing but the throughline would be serving customers seeking out products across the outdoor industry. More specific to this position, this staff member will have the following Fly Fishing Product Manager Contact (PMC) responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact point for our central fly fishing product manager, fly fishing customers, and fellow staff with fly fishing related questions. They would serve as an added resident fly fishing expert.
  
• Merchandising the fly fishing department so that it is visually appealing and easily shoppable
  
• Order and manage inventory of flies and spooled fly tying materials in a way that is tailored to our market
  
• Help lead our monthly Fly Tying Socials
  

In the case of a full-time position, the candidate would also hold the following Key Holder responsibilities:

• Help lead staff from open to close
  
• Handle cash related to opening and closing drawers
  

Think you're a great fit? Email your resume to General Manager Michaela Tucker at michaelal@greatoutdoorprovision.com.

Great Outdoor Provision Co. – Chapel Hill Shop

Great Outdoor Provision Co. is looking for a passionate and experienced fly fishing team member to help lead and grow our fly fishing department in Chapel Hill.

This is a hands-on retail leadership role for someone who genuinely loves fly fishing and enjoys helping others learn, explore, and get outside. We’re especially interested in candidates who bring both strong customer service instincts and authentic enthusiasm for the sport.

Internally, this role is known as a Product Manager Contact (PMC). The PMC serves as the Chapel Hill shop’s lead fly fishing team member and primary connection to GOPC’s Fly Fishing Product Manager, who is based in Raleigh and works with all GOPC shops to help guide the company’s overall fly fishing assortment, vendor relationships, and product direction.

This role carries significant responsibility for the day-to-day strength of the Chapel Hill fly fishing department, including merchandising, inventory flow, customer engagement, staff education, and communication with GOPC’s broader fly fishing leadership team.

The PMC is responsible for ordering and replenishing the Chapel Hill shop’s flies and spooled fly tying materials, while collaborating with GOPC’s Fly Fishing Product Manager on the broader department assortment.

This role offers meaningful opportunity to help shape and grow fly fishing within the Chapel Hill shop and surrounding community.

This is not a corporate management position. It’s a specialty outdoor retail role centered around product knowledge, hospitality, teamwork, and stewardship of an important department within the shop.

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’d love to meet candidates who:

· Have hands-on fly fishing experience, particularly in freshwater fisheries common to the Southeast

· Enjoy helping both beginners and experienced anglers

· Stay curious about gear, rigging, techniques, and destinations

· Take pride in maintaining an organized, well-stocked, visually compelling department

· Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team

· Enjoy sharing product knowledge and helping train teammates

· Care deeply about customer experience and community connection

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RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist customers with fly rods, reels, lines, flies, waders, packs, accessories, and rigging

· Help maintain a well-stocked, organized, and visually compelling fly fishing department

· Order and replenish the Chapel Hill shop’s flies and select spooled fly tying materials while communicating customer feedback, product trends, and broader department needs to GOPC’s Fly Fishing Product Manager

· Maintain strong connections within the local and regional fly fishing community

· Participate in merchandising, restocking, seasonal product flow, and department upkeep

· Help train and support fellow staff members on fly fishing products and techniques

· Maintain department materials including signage, product information, and merchandising aids

· Support special orders, vendor communication, and customer follow-through when needed

· Plan and lead occasional fly tying classes, clinics, and community events that support and grow the local fly fishing community

· Serve customers throughout the entire store and contribute to the success of the overall team

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HELPFUL EXPERIENCE

Helpful experience may include:

· Fly shop or outdoor retail experience

· Trout, bass, saltwater, or warmwater fly fishing

· Fly tying

· Guiding or instruction

· Merchandising or inventory experience

· Conservation or fisheries involvement

· Experience helping newer anglers feel welcome and confident

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SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

· Part-time or full-time opportunities may be available for the right candidate

· Weekend availability is important

· Starting at $16/hour, with higher compensation possible based on experience, responsibilities, and outdoor expertise

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our Employee Interest Survey and upload a resume: https://forms.gle/yf357EazqJXm8Bs6A

We’d also encourage you to send a brief email introduction to our shop manager, Chad Pickens, at chadp@greatoutdoorprovision.com telling us a little about your fly fishing experience, favorite place to fish, or what draws you to the sport.

Please include the phrase “Tight Lines” in the subject line so we know you found the posting and read through it carefully.

RETAIL ASSOCIATE – PADDLESPORTS & KAYAK FISHING FOCUS

Great Outdoor Provision Co. – Chapel Hill Shop

Great Outdoor Provision Co. is looking for a paddlesports-oriented sales associate to join our Chapel Hill team.

This is a hands-on outdoor retail role for someone who genuinely enjoys kayaking, canoeing, rivers, lakes, and helping customers feel confident getting on the water. We’re especially interested in candidates who bring both strong customer service instincts and authentic enthusiasm for paddlesports and kayak fishing.

Our paddlesports department is one of the strongest specialty paddlesports operations in the region, with a long history of helping customers explore local rivers, lakes, coastal waters, and fishing destinations throughout the Southeast.

This role is designed to strengthen our paddlesports floor coverage, customer support, technical product knowledge, and connection to the local paddling and kayak fishing community.

While this role has a strong paddlesports emphasis, all GOPC staff members work throughout the shop helping customers across multiple departments. This role calls for someone who brings particular enthusiasm and knowledge to paddlesports while contributing to the overall success of the store team.

This is not a corporate management position. It’s a specialty outdoor retail role centered around product knowledge, hospitality, teamwork, and helping people enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’d love to meet candidates who:

· Have hands-on experience in kayaking, canoeing, and/or kayak fishing

· Enjoy helping customers choose boats, paddles, PFDs, roof racks, and accessories

· Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team

· Enjoy sharing outdoor knowledge with both beginners and experienced paddlers

· Are comfortable learning technical product details

· Take pride in maintaining an organized and visually strong department

· Enjoy active, hands-on work

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KAYAK FISHING, OUTFITTING & BOAT REPAIR EXPERIENCE

While not required, we’re especially excited to hear from candidates with experience in kayak fishing, outfitting fishing kayaks, and paddlesports repair work.

Kayak fishing remains one of the strongest and most active segments within paddlesports, and GOPC serves a large community of recreational and tournament kayak anglers throughout the region.

Helpful experience may include:

· Kayak fishing

· Tournament fishing

· Fish finder and electronics installation

· Trolling motor setup

· Battery and wiring systems

· Lighting installation

· Kayak outfitting, accessory installation, and customization

· Plastic welding and polyethylene hull repair

· Fiberglass repair

· Skeg and rudder adjustment or repair

· General kayak and canoe repair knowledge

· Helping customers configure boats for fishing and adventure use

Candidates with strong kayak fishing, outfitting, and repair experience may have opportunities to help expand GOPC’s kayak fishing presence, events, partnerships, and community engagement efforts.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist customers with kayaks, canoes, paddles, PFDs, roof racks, dry bags, and paddling accessories

· Help customers understand boat selection, transport systems, safety gear, and trip preparation

· Install roof rack systems and paddlesports carriers carefully and according to manufacturer specifications

· Help customers safely load and secure boats to cars, trucks, and trailers

· Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually compelling paddlesports department

· Assist with loading, unloading, lifting, moving, and safely staging boats throughout the shop and outdoor display areas

· Help plan and maintain attractive and effective boat presentations and merchandising displays

· Assist with receiving, moving, staging, and organizing boats and large gear

· Support demo events, community outreach efforts, and paddlesports-related programming

· Help maintain accurate boat inventory and department organization

· Assist customers throughout the entire store and contribute to the success of the overall team

· Help communicate customer feedback, local paddling trends, and product needs to GOPC’s paddlesports leadership team

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HELPFUL EXPERIENCE

Helpful experience may include:

· Kayaking or canoeing experience

· Outdoor retail experience

· Camp, guide, or outdoor leadership experience

· Roof rack or trailer familiarity

· River trips, touring, recreational paddling, or kayak fishing

· Experience helping newer paddlers feel comfortable and confident

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to lift and move boats and large gear with assistance

· Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

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SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

· Part-time or full-time opportunities may be available for the right candidate

· Weekend availability is important

· Starting at $16/hour, with higher compensation possible based on experience and outdoor expertise

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our Employment Interest Survey and upload a resume: https://forms.gle/yf357EazqJXm8Bs6A

We’d also encourage you to send a brief email introduction to Chad Pickens at chadp@greatoutdoorprovision.com telling us a little about your paddling background, favorite places to paddle, or what draws you to paddlesports.

Please include the phrase “Paddle Faster” in the subject line so we know you found the posting and read through it carefully.

Retail Associate – Chapel Hill, NC –

While our current hiring focus is centered on a few specialty areas within the Chapel Hill shop, we’re always interested in meeting energetic, reliable, and outdoor-oriented people who enjoy helping customers and working as part of a strong team.You don’t need to be an expert in every activity. We’ll help you learn what you need to know, but you should enjoy helping people, working with a team, and staying active in a fast-paced environment.Our team includes college students, recent grads, teachers, outdoor professionals, and lifelong adventurers.To apply, please complete our Employment Interest Survey and upload a resume and cover letter: https://forms.gle/yf357EazqJXm8Bs6A

Retail Associate – Wilmington, NC –

We’re seeking energetic, reliable, and outdoor-loving teammates to join our sales floor crew. You don’t need to be an expert in every activity. We’ll help you learn what you need to know, but you should enjoy helping people, working with a team, and staying active in a fast-paced environment. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available, and our team includes college students, recent grads, teachers, outdoor professionals, and lifelong adventurers.

Please send a cover letter and resume to GOPC Shop Manager Pete Peleuses petep@greatoutdoorprovision.com