Sales Clerk Leader INT 6906

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Southwest Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Pension Plan

Wellness Programs

Flexible Schedules

Career Growth

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC) in Southwest Harbor, ME is seeking a Sales Clerk Leader to deliver customer service and help customers choose merchandise. You will support store operations including pricing, stock monitoring, and front-end duties while ensuring a smooth shopping experience for military families.

The role involves leadership of sales staff, opening/closing duties, and adherence to loss prevention and safety policies. DOE considerations apply to pay.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience in inventory control and retail sales.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally 25 pounds; stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and assist with merchandise selection.
• Manage overall operations of the sales department and assist with price changes and stock levels.
• Operate cash register, accept payments, and maintain cash handling records.
• Open and close the store as required and supervise staff as needed.
• Enforce loss prevention policies and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail experience

Inventory control

Cash handling

Customer service

Job description

Announcement: 6906

Opening Date: 09 September 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-02

Closing Date: Until Filled

Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)

Position: Sales Clerk Leader Salary: $18.13/hour+ DOE

Who May Apply: All Sources

Location: Southwest Harbor, ME- Exchange

Join our team as a Sales Clerk Leader 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.

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. Provides outstanding customer service in the assistance to patrons in selection of goods or substitute items.
• Responsible for overall operations of sale department. May order merchandise, receive, price and monitor stock levels. In conjunction with store management may be responsible for price changes, markdowns, promotional sets and signage. May communicate directly with HQ staff in the resolution of any special order requests for customers or merchandise issues at store level.
• May assist store management team in training employees on all cash register and front end duties and will provide input on employee evaluations. Operates a cash register, accepts cash, personal checks, credit cards, etc. Prepares, verifies and issues change funds as required. Collects cash receipts, cash register tapes, checks, credit cards receipt, and other supporting documentation. Compares register tapes with Daily Activity Report and investigates and discrepancies. Prepares and maintain cash overage and shortage records for each sales cashier daily. Responsible for the control and security of change fund, safe and cash registers.
• Key carrier, opening and closing the store as required.
• May direct/supervise other employees and be responsible for overall store in absence of management.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Prior retail experience in inventory control and retail sales.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum)

• Experience operating a cash register and working knowledge of sales inventory
• Previous retail supervisory experience in the performance of the above-mentioned duties. And/or
• Current USCG NAF sales clerk with at least 6 months experience as a USCG NAF sales clerk.

Why Work for Us?

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of personal time. Enjoy a healthy balance between work and life with our flexible schedules.
• Investing in Your Future: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan and company pension plan, designed to help you save for tomorrow, today.
• 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.

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

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.