Part time Store Associate (Temporary)

Part-time, non-exempt temporary position reporting to the Museum Store Manager.

About the Role

Assist customers, conduct sales transactions, display merchandise, and assist in the daily maintenance of the store and its auxiliary areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computerized cash register and calculator (previous experience preferred).
• Greet and approach customers, discuss merchandise, and conduct transactions in a pleasant, professional manner with a neat appearance.
• Conduct and complete computerized register transactions, including sales, returns, gift certificates, and interdepartmental transfers.
• Wrap and package purchases.
• Provide appropriate information about merchandise and artist/manufacturer using knowledge of product and other available information.
• Open and/or close the store, reconcile the register and receipts.
• Assist with light cleaning: dusting, sweeping, organizing merchandise.
• Assist customers with information about museum events.
• Restock and merchandise product on the sales floor.
• Assist with organization and maintenance of storage areas.
• Assist staff with special projects such as inventory, special orders, clearance sales, exhibit store set-up, receiving projects, and museum events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum retail experience.
• Experience in retail sales, customer service, or related skills preferred.
• Knowledge and/or interest in art.

Physical Requirements

• Move fixtures, products, and equipment weighing up to 20 lbs without assistance.
• Frequently move about the store.
• Reach high and low shelves.
• Reach customer service area.
• Discern and distinguish price tags and product information.
• Interact and communicate with customers and Museum staff.
• Use computer and productivity machinery such as cash register and calculator.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Systematic, meticulous, reliable, patient, and a self-starter.
• Works well under pressure.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Analyzes and solves problems independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to be flexible and embrace changes due to departmental priorities.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.

Pay

$15.61/hour (minimum rate).