Temporary Sales Associates, Soho Design Store

MoMA; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known museum in Camden Town seeks Temporary Sales Associates for the Soho Design Store. Candidates will provide outstanding customer service, assist in store operations, and engage visitors. A high school diploma and retail sales experience are required, alongside strong communication skills. This part-time, on-site role offers $18.00 per hour, promoting a dynamic and creative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in retail sales required.
• Strong verbal, organizational and communication skills are necessary.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a knowledgeable and inspiring customer service experience.
• Maintain a professional and positive presence on the sales floor.
• Perform register transactions, including sales and memberships.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Retail sales

Interest in design, books, art, and architecture

Proficiency with POS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Temporary Sales Associates, Soho Design Store

Job Category: Customer Service

Requisition Number: SOHOS002208

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• Posted : September 17, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New York, NY 10012, USA

Description

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for temporary Sales Associates in the Soho Design Store located directly on 81 Spring Street. Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associates are expected to deliver a knowledgeable, thoughtful and inspiring customer service experience which plays an integral role in achieving the stores sales and metric goals. Additionally, Sales Associates are expected to uphold the MoMA standards, policies and procedures as well as proactively connect to the Museum to support a holistic visitor experience.

Focused Responsibilities:

• Provides G.R.E.A.T. customer service. (Greet. Relate. Engage. Affirm. Thank.)
• Proactively reaches out and engages customers on a regular basis.
• Maintains a professional and positive presence on the sales floor.
• Performs register transactions, including sales, memberships, email capture and gift wrap.
• Responds to customer inquiries and assists in making selections.
• Maintains a high level of Museum and product‑related knowledge.
• Executes daily stock maintenance by ensuring that all merchandise and fixtures are signed, displayed, lit and clean.
• Participates in physical inventory.
• Opens and closes cash registers and is held accountable for any discrepancies noted by manager.
• Complies with all zoning and scheduling.
• Participates in all MoMA Design Store, Museum and vendor trainings.
• Advises AM‑Operations on out of stock merchandise and inventory discrepancies.
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Community Responsibilities:

• Visits the Museum regularly.
• Attends product, vendor and customer service training.
• Participates in advanced education opportunities as offered.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year in retail sales.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Strong verbal, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to perform physical tasks as needed.
• Interest in design, books, art, and architecture is desirable.
• Fluency in foreign language a plus.
• Proficiency with POS, Email, Inventory Management Systems.

Salary:The salary for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Application instructions:Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).

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