Gift Shop Sales Associate

Deseret Book Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Merchandise discount

Closed Sundays

Great work environment

Equal Opportunity

Job summary

Deseret Book Company on Temple Square seeks a Sales Associate to make church curriculum and products available to customers and provide excellent service. The role includes stocking shelves, operating the cash register, answering calls, and assisting with displays in a sacred setting.

The position starts immediately in Salt Lake Downtown, UT, offering flexible shifts including Saturdays and holidays. The store emphasizes hospitality, accuracy in transactions, and professional appearance in line

Qualifications

• Must possess a current temple recommend or bishop’s recommendation.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with strong verbal communication skills.
• Able to engage customers in person and by phone daily.
• Genuine desire to serve others and represent the Church in a sacred setting.
• Comfortable discussing the gospel of Jesus Christ in a warm, inviting manner.
• Self-motivated team player who collaborates well with associates and takes initiative.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak visitor seasons.
• Adherence to Church-approved dress and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest warmly and assist with finding products, answering questions, and sharing information.
• Process transactions accurately, operate the cash register, handle returns and exchanges, take orders, and assist with imprinting and gift wrapping.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting store, stock shelves, unpack shipments, and uphold visual displays and merchandising standards.
• Support the team, collaborate with Leads and Supervisors; participate in meetings and training.
• Work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, and Saturdays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Sales

Stocking shelves

Merchandising

Communication

Phone handling

Temple recommend

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Dress and grooming standards

Tools

POS system

General computer skills

Job description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Deseret Book is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with the Church. Beginning November 2, 2026, Deseret Book will assume retail operations for the gift shop inside the Church History Museum, followed by the gift shop inside the Beehive House and Lion House Historical Sites in December 2026. While these locations will operate as Deseret Book stores from a business and staffing perspective, they will continue to serve visitors as Church gift shops.

Position The Sales Associate position is responsible for making church curriculum and products available to customers, providing excellent customer service and assisting as needed, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, answering business phone calls, and assisting with product displays. As this role is located on Temple Square and in Church buildings, associates serve as ambassadors of the Church. They are expected to reflect the light of Jesus Christ in their conduct and appearance, ensuring every visitor's experience aligns with the sacred purpose of Temple Square.

Starting Date Immediately

Store Salt Lake Downtown, UT Where 45 W SOUTH TEMPLE SALT LAKE CITY UT, 84101

Type Part Time

Wage $17.50/hour

Description Welcome every guest warmly and assist with finding products, answering questions, and sharing information. Process transactions accurately, operate the cash register, handle returns and exchanges, take orders, and assist with imprinting and gift wrapping. Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting store, stock shelves, unpack shipments, and uphold visual displays and merchandising standards. Support the team, collaborate with fellow Associates, Leads, and Supervisors; participate in meetings and training with a willing, humble attitude. Work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, and Saturdays. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• BFOQ - Must possesses a current temple recommend or have a bishop’s recommendation
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with strong verbal communication skills
• Able to engage customers in person and by phone daily.
• Genuine desire to serve others and represent the Church in a sacred setting
• Comfortable discussing the gospel of Jesus Christ in a warm, inviting, and doctrinally appropriate manner.
• Self-motivated team player who collaborates well with associates and takes initiative independently.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods, regularly lift up to 20 lbs, and occasionally lift 35–50 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak visitor seasons.
• Adherence to Church-approved dress and grooming standards at all times.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan
• Merchandise discount
• Closed Sundays
• Great work environment
• Equal Opportunity

Deseret Book is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to do meaningful work.

We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.