Sales Clerk (2) PT 6814

Mwrcapecod; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a part-time Sales Clerk to deliver excellent customer service while assisting with product selection and transactions. The role supports the needs of military families and ensures a smooth shopping experience for customers.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining product knowledge, stocking merchandise, and operating the cash register. Weekend availability is required, and prior retail or cashier experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 25 pounds and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist with product selection.
• Operate cash register and handle payments accurately.
• Maintain merchandise displays and stock; participate in stock checks.
• Follow loss prevention and safety policies; occasional price changes.
• Work weekends as required.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock knowledge

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Sales Clerk (7) PT 6814

Part Time 20-29 hrs Chesapeake Exchange, Chesapeake, VA, US

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA-Exchange

Position: Sales Clerk (7) Tickets Salary: $15.00/hour

Join our team as a Sales Clerk serving the brave men and women of the military and their families! In this dynamic role, you'll provide exceptional customer service, assist with product selection, and ensure a smooth shopping experience for customers. Be a vital part of a team that supports those who serve, offering them the convenience and quality they deserve. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and serve those who serve us!

DUTIES:

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance. Sell merchandise, and provide outstanding customer service, which may require demonstration and/or explanation of technical features of items sold. Take periodic stock counts and may participate in taking inventories. Replenish stock and maintain merchandise in a neat and presentable condition. Advise supervisor/department head of customer requests.

Receives cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and gift cards in payment for merchandise and gives change accurately in the operation of cash register. Maintains record of sales, at the end of shift balances till, turns in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks or charge slip and accounts for all monies and items sold

May perform price changes for various departments, either markdowns or mark ups, and the setting of company promotions. Primary duty is ensuring that these are properly displayed to the customer accomplished by proper display and signage as well as chancing of item labels if necessary.

Follow all policies regarding Loss Prevention. Be aware and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line.

Follow all established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements.

Required to work weekends.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum:

• Potential to stock merchandise, assist patrons and operate a cash register which is shown by the ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature; as well as count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes as evidenced by high school course work, a GED or high school diploma
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.

Why Work for Us?

At the Coast Guard Exchange, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of our customers. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of personal time. Enjoy a healthy balance between work and life with our flexible schedules.
• Company Wellness Initiatives: We support your well-being with wellness programs aimed at keeping you healthy, happy, and at your best.
• Flexible Schedules: We know life is unpredictable, so we offer flexible schedules to help you manage your commitments and personal needs.
• Professional Growth: Grow your career with us through opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.

Join a team that values your well-being and professional growth—apply today!

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part‑time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• Residency Requirements: Non‑U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre‑employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job‑related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however failure to disclose the requested information may result an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625‑0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.