Position: Part-Time Sales Associate
Department: Earned Revenue
Hours: On-call, part-time, non-exempt, hourly
Reports to: Director of Earned Revenue
Date: March 29, 2010
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing courteous, efficient, and accurate handling of Museum Store retail sales in a dynamic and positive manner. Hours will vary, and will include Sundays and Wednesdays 10 to 5, adding Mondays starting 5/31/10.
Responsibilities:
Approach customers proactively, engage them in a professional manner and respond to their needs with a sense of urgency.
Prioritize the assisting of customers above all other tasks.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the store inventory.
Assist customers in merchandise selection by explaining product benefits and/or offering alternative or complementary products.
Regularly replace stock as merchandise sells down.
Accurately operate Point of Sale (POS) terminal and offer PMA Memberships and gift cards.
Frequently tour Museum to enhance basic knowledge of the Museum’s collection.
Maintain Museum standards by cleaning glass and dusting merchandise daily.
Comply with all PMA safety rules and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A.A. degree in retail or related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic cash register and computer experience.
Enthusiastic and energetic self-starter with a passion for customer service.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to move and handle merchandise.
Ability to work cooperatively and productively with co-workers.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Please submit resume and PMA job application (available at the bottom of the page) to:
Business Manager
Portland Museum of Art
Seven Congress Square
Portland, ME 04101
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Portland Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications for this position require a completed PMA Job Application in addition to any materials requested above.