Part Time Sales Associate

The New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Seasonal Part Associate for the shop. You will ring up sales, assist customers with merchandise and programs, stock displays, and keep the shop clean and organized.

This seasonal role supports a fast-paced garden shop environment in New York. Qualifications include prior retail experience (preferred), a friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team with some evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Friendly and pleasant demeanor.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to work hard and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ring up sales accurately and handle transactions.
• Assist customers and provide information on shop merchandise and programs.
• Stock displays neatly and monitor items from the warehouse.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain shop appearance.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Detail oriented

Team mindset

Job description

Position Summary

The Seasonal part associate is responsible for:

• Accurately ring up sales in the register and wrap purchases to prevent breakage and protect plants.
• Assist customers and provide information about shop merchandise and general Garden programs.
• Stock displays in a neat and organized fashion and monitor items needed from the warehouse.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain the shop’s appearance.

Requirements

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Friendly and pleasant demeanor
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to work hard and be part of a team.
• Live plant or apparel experience preferred.
• Flexibility re: duties, hours, and holidays –some evening hours will berequired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged and frequent standing
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Schedule

Minimum 4 days per week, including Saturday and/or Sunday. Specific days and hours are scheduled based on business needs and may vary week to week.

Pay rate

$18/hr

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans