Museum Store Sales Associate - Flexible Part-Time

Friends of NC State Museum of Natural Sciences; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership & Discounts

401k program with employer matching

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences invites applications for a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate to support the museum stores on-site. The role emphasizes friendly guest interactions, sales, and merchandise presentation in a bustling, educational environment.

Ideal candidates have retail or guest-service experience, strong communication, and a willingness to learn POS systems. Flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays are required to align with events and store needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or guest service environments is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while processing payments and reconciling transactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service, and create a warm and welcoming environment, to museum visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• Communicate professionally with all guests to encourage exploration and purchases.
• Operate POS systems, handle transactions accurately, and follow cash handling procedures.
• Restock, organize, and merchandise product displays to reflect Museum standards, themes and events.
• Manage store guest capacity and orient groups while maintaining a calm presence in an energetic, fast-paced environment.
• Assist with inventory processes, stockroom organization, and general store cleanliness and maintenance.
• Partner with other Museum Retail Associates to spark team collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Box Office, Special Exhibits, and Guest services staff to provide a positive guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Team player

Learning POS systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences invites applications for a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate to support the museum stores on-site. The role emphasizes friendly guest interactions, sales, and merchandise presentation in a bustling, educational environment.

Ideal candidates have retail or guest-service experience, strong communication, and a willingness to learn POS systems. Flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays are required to align with events and store needs.