Job Board Submissions Title:
Part Time Retail Generalist

Post Date
2/24/2023

Expiration Date
5/31/2023

Details:
The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of part time sales associates serving visitors in our Museum Store, Grab-and-Go Café and Dome Concession Stand. This individual will provide excellent customer service while assisting museum guests with purchases in a quick and courteous manner.
Other tasks include accurately operating the cash register while performing various sales transactions in a fast-paced environment; restocking and creatively displaying merchandise; assisting with receiving and ticketing merchandise; and performing opening and closing procedures.
The ideal candidate must have an interest in science, be outgoing, enjoy working with the public, be self-motivated and work well both independently and as a team member. The average work week may range up to 29 hours and shifts require availability to work weekdays and weekends between 8:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. Additional availability is required for holidays and occasional evenings depending on museum programming and events.

Please note that this is a part-time position and no state benefits are provided.

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov/


Qualifications:
Experience in specialty retail sales, direct customer service, heavy cash handling, and computerized register operation is required. Availability to work weekdays, weekends and state, federal and local holidays is required. Must possess excellent oral communication skills, problem solving skills, and must enjoy working with children and be comfortable with crowds. A High School diploma or equivalent training and experience, the ability to perform basic math computations, the ability to stand for long periods of time and work well under pressure is required.
Cash register daily reconciliation experience and experience in opening/closing procedures. An interest in science and food service experience is preferred. Spanish language proficiency and ASL also preferred.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and occasional evenings.


Comments:
Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov/

Employer:
Science Museum of Virginia
Contact:
Monika Patel

Address:
2500 West Broad St

Work Phone:
8048641477

Email:
mpatel@smv.org

Website:
2500 West Broad St