Retail Associate - Seasonal

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; North Dakota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym and pool access

Free train tickets

Free entry to Bearizona

Exclusive retail and dining discounts

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection's Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel in Williams, Arizona is hiring Seasonal Retail Associates to deliver friendly hospitality and efficient checkout experiences to guests. You will handle sales at the gift shop, share product knowledge, and maintain a tidy, well-stocked sales floor while following company policies.

Benefits include free train tickets, gym and pool access, Bearizona entry, and exclusive discounts.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Retail experience is a plus.
• Experience with POS systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle retail sales professionally at the gift shop.
• Provide exceptional guest service and product knowledge.
• Accurately process transactions and record sales.
• Keep sales floor clean and stocked; assist with housekeeping.
• Maintain neat appearance and attendance.
• Support store manager and other departments as needed.
• Participate in inventory and daily product distributions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling

Retail experience

POS systems

Microsoft programs

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Located in Williams, Arizona, the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track! Open year-round, the Grand Canyon Railway operates scenic train rides, a full-service restaurant, pub, retail shops, and 3-diamond hotel. No matter what your job is, you will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring Retail Associates - all aboard for a fun and exciting job!

Job Summary

Retail Associates provide efficient check-out service to Grand Canyon Railway Retail guests while maintaining superior guest service standards.

The Details

Position Type: Seasonal

Seasonal End Date: 10/22/2026 - 01/03/2027

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Life at the Grand Canyon Railway

• No employee housing available
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks

• Free gym and pool access
• Free train tickets
• Free entry to Bearizona
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra's Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Professionally and courteously handles the sale of retail purchases in the gift shop.
• Demonstrates product and park knowledge while providing information to guests and vendors.
• Performs cashiering duties properly, recording the sales in the register accurately and following correct accounting procedures.
• Maintains proper sales records and night reports in compliance with accounting policies.
• Assists whenever necessary in keeping the sales floor and stock room clean and organized, including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, mopping, and trash removal.
• Keeps merchandise stocked and organized on the shelves.
• Maintains a well-groomed, clean, and neat appearance and exceptional attendance.
• Works productively under minimum supervision.
• Carry out the assignments given by the store manager.
• As directed ensure housekeeping is being attended to in the store, as well as stocking, folding, and display maintenance.
• Work in all areas of retail including depot, Fred Harvey, warehouse, fudge, and coffee shop.
• Assist in inventory and daily product distributions from the Warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Customer service experience
• Experience with Cash handling.
• Previous retail experience is a plus.
• Previous experience with POS systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and software is a plus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, using eye/hand coordination, handling, reaching outward and using wrist motion.
• Reaching above shoulder, bending, lift or carry up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally sit, climb, crawl, squat or kneel, lift/carry and push or pull up to 50lbs.
• Will be required to stand long periods of time and to occasionally walk up flights of stairs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.