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Retail Guest Services Assistant - Reserve status 

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Do you provide excellent customer service? Do you enjoy learning about the jewelry, art, and minerals of our local desert region? Do you have experience with cash-handling and using computerized POS systems? Can you imagine being just steps away from taking your break nestled in a botanical garden filled with wildlife or visiting a mountain lion? Apply today to join our Retail Team in the Desert Museum's gift shops and surround yourself with the beauty of our local desert!

We are seeking qualified applicants with six months to one year of retail customer service, cash-handling, and computer experience. Familiarity with the Desert Museum is a plus. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and our Cool Summer Night events on Saturday evenings is essential since these are our peak visitation days. Reserve status positions are non-benefited and may work, on average, 16 hours or less per week. Perks include opportunities to learn about our local desert, the unique art from the Sonoran Desert Region, sparkling minerals & jewelry, and of course, you'll be able to enjoy your complimentary Staff membership and admission passes.

Note: Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. You need to be at least 18 years of age. A minimum of two professional (not personal) references must be entered in order to successfully submit your application for consideration. Please understand that if offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen as a final condition of employment.

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Position Description
Job Title: Guest Services Assistant- Retail
Department: Retail/Operations
Reports To: Retail Sales Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 8-16 hours per week

Summary:
The Guest Services Assistant-Retail provides outstanding service and plays an integral role in contributing to the mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The position is flexible and accommodates ever-changing business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Creates outstanding guest interactions with a guest friendly, professional demeanor.
  • Processes sales transactions primarily within the retail stores. May assist with admissions transactions as needed.
  • Follows Museum and department cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
  • Uses upsell techniques to increase sales and donations.
  • Assists guests with stroller and mobility device rentals.
  • Ensures stores remain appropriately stocked and visually merchandised as designated by supervisory staff.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the retail stores and surrounding areas.
  • May assist guests with lost or found items and separated parties.
  • Occasionally assists the fulfillment of symbolic adoption packages, online orders, and Desert Museum press book purchases.
  • Answers a variety of general queries including wayfinding, schedules, facilities, collections, etc.
  • Some duties, including cashiering for special events and other guest service functions, require working outdoors.
  • Promotes a safe and sanitary work environment at all times. Practices safe work habits, participates in sanitation procedures, and reports hazards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 
Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with the general public using guest friendly language.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with challenges involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
General knowledge of retail POS and/or CRM systems or the ability to learn and develop functional use of systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None required.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of retail operations, guest service, sales through service, and cash handling skills.

Physical Demands:

  • The ability to communicate effectively with the general public.
  • The ability to use standard office equipment and technologies including computers, keyboards, touch screens, telephones, etc.
  • The ability to spend extended periods of time sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
  • The ability to safely traverse through an unpaved natural environment.
  • Ability to withstand extended periods exposed to the adverse weather conditions typical of southern Arizona.
  • Must be able to perform all essential job functions unaided or with reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:
Primarily an office and retail store setting. Occasional exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise levels.

The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities, reporting relationships and positon requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position. The Museum is a drug and alcohol free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

 
EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. For this position, we are seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent green card holders. We believe that inclusive teams with diverse perspectives are essential to our success and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, within the remit of the eligibility criteria.  
Open Date 3/30/2023  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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