Shop Sales Associate (P/T)
Qualifications:
- Experience in retail, preferably at a bookstore, museum shop, or other cultural or learning environment
- Familiarity with cashiering duties
- Ability to learn and execute tasks using retail computer systems
- Ability to work courteously and efficiently with the public, interact seamlessly with customers, and provide helpful information about the Museum and its merchandise
- Love of discovering new and interesting products and an interest in merchandising
- Willingness to learn about Museum happenings and topics to aid in communication efforts with guests
Responsibilities:
- Handle money and cashiering functions
- Greet and assist guests as they visit and shop in the Museum Shop
- Conduct daily merchandising in-store, restock as needed, and maintain the appearance of the Shop and storage areas with light housekeeping
- Follow security procedures for handling money and safeguarding merchandise
- Assist with merchandise and window displays as needed
- Follow Shop rules and regulations, including dress code
Start date: Immediately
Department: Merchandising
Reports to: Store Manager
Position type: Part-time
Salary: $22/hour
Union status: UAW Local 2110
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Schedule: Three to four shifts per week, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 am–6:30 pm. Hours subject to change for events in the Shop
If you have questions about our online application system, please get in touch with us at job.application.questions@brooklynmuseum.org.
At the Brooklyn Museum, we value all types of experience. For us, a successful candidate has many of the qualities listed in our job postings and the desire and capacity to learn the rest on the job. If much, but not all, of a job posting describes you, then we welcome your application.