Merchandise Associate

Must be 16 years old or older to apply.

Starting pay rate: $14.75 per hour.

Benefits

• Free admission to the Zoo
• Eight complimentary tickets per year to give to friends and family
• Discounts on food, merchandise, attractions, admission, and programs

About the Role

This position assists in all operational aspects of the Merchandise Department on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet each guest
• Open and close assigned merchandise locations
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of facilities and grounds
• Ensure work area is safe for staff and guests
• Operate point of sale equipment as required
• Maintain inventory levels in assigned location to prevent out-of-stock situations
• Complete merchandise transfer paperwork
• Maintain stock organization in all back stock areas
• Maintain highest level of guest satisfaction
• Maintain point of purchase displays at assigned locations

Requirements

• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older
• Ability to work 5 days a week, including weekends
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Prior retail experience desirable
• Prior cash handling experience desirable
• Experience working independently
• Experience working courteously with the public

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Team-oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and inclement weather