Join the Tradition
Founded in 1923, Griffin & Howe is recognized worldwide as purveyors of the finest firearms, with a team of dedicated craftsmen who offer expert repair, alterations and refurbishment at our gunsmithing facility, as well as building our range of custom sporting rifles.
We also offer a shooting, fishing and archery academy, import and export of firearms, and an on-site showroom featuring the finest firearms, clothing and accessories. A year round calendar of events features charity shoots, corporate groups and regular instructional classes for rifle, shotgun, handgun and archery.
All full-time positions offer a competitive salary, PTO, medical, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending account, and a 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
PHOTOGRAPHER/CONTENT CREATOR
Job description
Griffin & Howe is seeking an in-house photographer to take ownership of our visual assets. This role is a unique hybrid: you will be the lead e-commerce photographer, ensuring our digital storefront remains crisp and professional, while also serving as our primary content creator, capturing the heritage and craftsmanship that defines our Shooting Academy, Showroom, Gunsmithing, Events and Gundog training departments.
Key Responsibilities
E-Commerce Photography & Listing Management:
- Photograph all new items for our e-commerce store using our state-of-the-art studio equipment and software.
- Ensure all product imagery meets our high standards, with consistent white backgrounds, standardized cropping, and precise sizing.
- Take full ownership of our shared image drive. Audit existing folders, archive outdated files, and maintain a highly organized, searchable digital filing system.
Dynamic Content Creation (Video & Photo)
- Regularly capture high-quality photo and video content of G&H operations, such as behind-the-scenes gunsmithing repairs and rifle builds, live shots of shooting lessons, events, and dog training, plus new retail products in the showroom.
- Translate these “content moments” into engaging visuals for social media, newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to schedule assets for promotion.
Requirements
- Photography & Editing: Mastery of studio lighting (white background product photography) and composition.
- Video Skills: Ability to shoot and edit high-quality short-form video (Reels/Stories/YouTube) using mobile or desktop tools.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to maintain order in digital archives, and take ownership of asset management.
- Technically Savvy: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom/Photoshop) is required. Comfortable learning new software quickly. Expert with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Initiative: You are a self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told to photograph a new item or capture an event.
- Industry Interest: A genuine interest in the hunting, shooting, or outdoor industry is highly preferred. You must be comfortable working in a firearms-related environment.
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to editor@griffinhowe.com.
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job description
Griffin & Howe is seeking a detail-oriented and organized full time Accounting Administrative Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced retail sporting goods showroom and service environment. This role is responsible for a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, and customer service functions that support the daily operations of the business. The ideal candidate will possess accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to work effectively with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Receive, open, and distribute incoming mail
- Process outgoing mail and maintain postage machine
- Reconcile daily sales drawers and record daily deposits
- Prepare bank deposits, submit change orders, and process remote check deposits
- Order and maintain office supply inventory
- Proficient in QuickBooks to process accounts payable transactions (vendor invoices)
- Process accounts receivable transactions in Counterpoint (customer payments)
- Manage collections and follow up on outstanding balances
- Maintain consignment sales records, including reporting, payouts, and status tracking
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Complete monthly ledger account reconciliations and assist with month-end close processes
- Work with customers and vendors to resolve billing or account issues
- Coordinate travel arrangements as needed
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
- Proficient in QuickBooks, Outlook, Excel & Word
- Professionalism and confidentiality is an absolute must
- Excellent math skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Accounting and administrative experience required
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@griffinhowe.com.
Gunsmith - General Firearms Repair
Job description
Griffin & Howe is looking for a full time gunsmith for general firearms repair, to join our well established and world-renowned Gunsmithing department.
Must have 3+ years experience doing general firearms repair, be comfortable with firearms refinishing, and be qualified in shop skills such as soldering, welding and brazing, basic parts making, fitting and regulation.
Ideally familiar with a wide range of gun designs and has experience with a wide variety of American sporting arms. Experience with any double guns and over-unders a plus – particularly European double guns or Best guns such as Purdey or Boss. No AR-15s; armorers need not apply. Any experience in wood restoration, refinishing and repair would also be beneficial.
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience in firearms repair
- Willingness to build on current knowledge base
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to remain focused in dynamic environment
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@griffinhowe.com.
Gunsmith - Stock MAKER & STOCK RESTORATION
Job description
Griffin & Howe is looking for a full time gunsmith specializing in stock restoration and/or stock making, to join our well established and world-renowned Gunsmithing department.
Stock Restoration
Must have 3+ years’ experience in stock restoration, stock repair, refinishing, checkering, and recoil pad fitting – including leather covered pads. Ideally some experience with stock inletting skills. Must be familiar with fine bolt action rifles and double guns. Any additional gunsmithing skills would be beneficial; training can be provided for the right candidate with a partial skills set.
Stock Making
Candidates for this position must be proficient in the skills of inletting, shaping, and finishing. Checkering skills would also be an excellent addition. Stock making experience of three years or more would be advisable as would a demonstration of a high level of skill within the stock making discipline. Opportunities exist for those with skills in fine bolt action stocking or those with experience stocking two-piece firearms especially double guns. Training is available for the right applicant.
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience in stock restoration or stock making
- Willingness to build on current knowledge base
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to remain focused in dynamic environment
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@griffinhowe.com.
Gunsmith - Metalsmith
Job description
Griffin & Howe is looking for a full time metalsmith to join our well established and world-renowned Gunsmithing department.
Must have 5+ years experience with metal work and machining – we need someone comfortable with forming, shaping and polishing steel and who is comfortable with hand operated shop tools such as drill presses, lathes and mills, pack saws, files and polishing stones.
Desired examples of specific knowledge would be barreling and chambering, milling and metal finishing including bluing and case hardening. CNC machining would be a bonus but not essential.
A background in gunsmithing is preferable but not required; we are willing to consider those coming from other industry backgrounds with relevant experience and transferrable skills, but must have a passion for firearms.
Please note we are looking for someone who has experience with one-off parts manufacturing, not production.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in metalwork and machining
- Willingness to build on current knowledge base
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to remain focused in dynamic environment
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@griffinhowe.com.
Firearm Sales
Job description
Griffin & Howe is looking for experienced, dynamic sales people. If you truly have personal drive, enthusiasm, and top-notch people skills, then we want to speak to you! The ideal candidate will not only have previous retail sales experience, but also excellent customer service skills and possess an outgoing personality in conjunction with the ability to be a team player.
Our Sales Associate’s primary responsibility is to lead our customers through the sales process of selecting, coordinating, and purchasing firearms and accessories while providing the highest level of customer service. If you are a performancedriven individual with a passion for the shooting sports, this may be the career opportunity you have been searching for.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of previous retail sales experience selling firearms & related products
- Knowledge and understanding of merchandise and sales operations
- Working knowledge of software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and POS systems
- Ability to take a sale from inception to conclusion including required paper work and POS entry
- Have a flexible work schedule and willingness to attend trade shows, community, charity, and club events
- Utilize company resources to maintain customer service of current clientele and generate new clients
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to meet state and federal licensing eligibility requirements
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@griffinhowe.com.
Part Time Shotgun Instructor
Job description
The Griffin & Howe Shooting Academy is looking for part time shotgun instructors and Range Safety Officers to join our team. Primary responsibilities involve supervising and guiding clients during a range of charity and corporate events we host throughout the year, utilizing our 20 station sporting clay course and trap field.
Our events are a great opportunity to introduce people to the Griffin & Howe brand as well as the shooting lifestyle. Instructors typically supervise smaller groups of 1-4 people, working as a team with other instructors to ensure clients are safe, come away having learned something and most importantly had a great time! We are looking for dynamic, personable candidates who can bring heart and soul to our events and who thrive off building rapport. Regular training is provided.
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a New Jersey Firearms ID Card
- 2+ years of shotgun shooting experience
- NSCA membership is preferred but not required, as well as the level I, II or III course. We can provide certification classes for the right candidates.
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@griffinhowe.com.