Part time Store Associate (Temporary)

Milwaukee Art Museum; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Store Associate to enhance customer experiences at its vibrant store. This temporary role involves assisting customers, managing transactions, and maintaining the store's inviting atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess strong retail skills and a passion for art, ensuring that every visitor leaves with a memorable experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment and supporting the museum's mission while engaging with a diverse community. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, retail experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and conduct sales transactions.
• Maintain store appearance and assist with inventory.
• Provide information about merchandise and museum events.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Sales

Cash Register Operation

Knowledge of Art

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash Register

Calculator

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Description

Job: Part time Non-exempt, Temporary

Supervisor: Museum Store Manager

Union Minimum Rate: $15.19/hr

General Purpose: Assist customers, conduct sales transactions, display merchandise, and assist in the daily maintenance of the store and its auxiliary areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a computerized cash register and calculator. Previous experience preferred.
• Greet and approach customers, discuss merchandise, and conduct transactions.
• Maintain a pleasant, professional manner, and neat appearance.
• Experience in retail sales, customer service, or related skills preferred.
• Knowledge and/or interest in art.
• Conduct and complete computerized register transactions, including sales, returns, gift certificates, interdepartmental transfers, etc.
• Wrap and package purchases.
• Provide information about merchandise and artists/manufacturers using product knowledge.
• Open and/or close the store, reconcile the register and receipts.
• Assist with light cleaning: dusting, sweeping, organizing merchandise.
• Assist customers with information about museum events.
• Restock and merchandise products on the sales floor.
• Assist with organization and maintenance of storage areas.
• Assist staff with special projects like inventory, special orders, clearance sales, exhibit store setup, receiving projects, and museum events.

Requirements

Education/Experience: High School diploma, retail experience preferred.

License or Certification: None required.

Physical Requirements

• Move fixtures, products, and equipment weighing up to 20 lbs without assistance.
• Frequently move about the store.
• Reach high and low shelves.
• Reach the customer service area.
• Discern and distinguish price tags and product information.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• Use computer and productivity machinery such as cash register and calculator.

Temperament

Excellent interpersonal skills, systematic, meticulous, reliable, patient, self-starter, and able to work under pressure. Manage time efficiently, analyze and solve problems independently or collaboratively. Be flexible and adaptable to departmental changes. Ability to work with diverse groups to achieve museum goals.

DEAI Statement

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected statuses as required by law. We are committed to reflecting our community in our staff and fostering a diverse workplace where talented people want to stay and excel. We are dedicated to our community and embody our Strategic Direction with empathy, courage, and thoughtful engagement.

Milwaukee Art Museum is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer.