Job Opening: Store Associate

LCMaritimeMuseum; Vergennes (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Store Associate for a part-time, seasonal role. This position is vital in creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors at the Museum. You will greet guests, provide information about exhibits, and manage store transactions. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic team players with strong customer service skills and a commitment to inclusivity. Join this dynamic team and contribute to enhancing the visitor experience while supporting the Museum's mission to promote diversity and accessibility. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience or interest in learning about point of sales.
• Strong customer service skills and a welcoming attitude.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact with Museum visitors, providing information.
• Managing transactions for admissions and store purchases.
• Organizing and restocking store inventory.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Point of Sales Knowledge

Active Listening

Commitment to DEI

Job description

Schedule Part Time, seasonal, mid-May thru mid-October OR mid-June through late-August (exact start and end dates to be determined with successful candidate)

Status Exempt

Salary $17/hour based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is looking for additional staff in our Admissions and Museum Store. The Store Associate is the first person to greet each visitor as they arrive to the Museum and ensure they feel welcome. This position is responsible for greeting and checking in visitors, providing general information about the Museum and its exhibits, completing purchases from the Museum Store, and organizing and restocking inventory. We are looking for candidates who are strong team players and have a welcoming, inclusive attitude. Flexible schedule throughout the summer season and a great way to meet visitors to Vermont!

At Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, we are committed to using our skills as historians, archaeologists, and educators to help make systemic change in our work and in the museum field. As part of this, we have spent the past two years working to remove barriers to access and pursuing new research projects that shine a light on untold stories of women and people of color in the Champlain Valley. Yet, we recognize that there is more work to do to create space, challenge bias, and dismantle systems that reinforce inequality. This position will play a critical role in creating and maintaining a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment for everyone who steps onto the Museum campus. We are committed to improving the Museum experience for all people who work with us and connect with us and are looking for a candidate who is excited to join us in this important work.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience or interest in learning about point of sales
• Strong customer service skills, active listener, and responsive to visitor feedback
• Great communication skills and a welcoming attitude
• Good attention to detail and organization skills
• Strong team player and collaborative working style
• An interest and commitment to DEI/representative work
• A commitment to collaboration and an enthusiasm for Lake Champlain and its future

Responsibilities

• First point of contact with Museum visitors
• Orienting visitors to the Museum campus and providing general information on exhibits, events, and memberships
• Opening and closing the Museum Store, including cashing out register
• Opening and closing Museum exhibits on our 3-acre campus
• Completing all transactions for admissions and Museum store purchases
• Responding to visitor feedback and delegating as needed
• Organizing and restocking store inventory
• General cleaning in Museum spaces

This position will include standing for extended periods of time and requires the ability to lift 25+ pounds.

How to Apply

Send your resumé and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line “Store Associate.” Applications will be open until the position is filled, and the targeted start date for the position is mid-May 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.