Seasonal Sales Associate

Fleet Science Center in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in San Diego is seeking a part-time Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service in their science store. The role involves assisting customers, managing transactions, and ensuring a pleasant shopping experience. This seasonal position offers great perks, including free access to local attractions.

Benefits

Free access to Balboa Park museums

Free San Diego Zoo passes

Discounts at the Fleet's Science Store

Discounts at vendors around Balboa Park

Qualifications

• Six months to one year experience in customer service and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service in the science store.
• Operate point of sale register and perform transactions.
• Maintain orderly appearance of store.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Mathematical Operations

Job description

The Sales Associate greets visitors, provides courteous and helpful service to science store patrons, and assists customers in the selection and purchase of science store merchandise. This is a part-time, seasonal position ending at the end of September 2025. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Working for the Fleet also comes with great perks including free access to other Balboa Park museums and the San Diego Zoo, free Fleet Science Center passes to share with friends and family, discounts at the Fleet's Science Store and Craveology Cafe, and other discounts at vendors around Balboa Park! Come join our team!

Reports to: Food Service & Retail Business Specialist

Primary Duties and Responsibilities, including mental requirements of position:

1. Responsible for providing customer service in the science store. This includes explaining products to potential customers, assisting customers in locating merchandise, and assisting customers in selecting and purchasing items in the store. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of merchandise selection, pricing, location, and backstock.
2. Operate point of sale register/computer. Responsible for performing various point-of-sale transactions, including cash, credit card, and check sales as well as refunds. Responsible for counting and balancing cash drawer at end of shift. May also be responsible for opening and closing the register, as well as cash drops.
3. Maintain orderly appearance of store, including daily cleaning, arranging, and adjusting of displays.
4. Oversee customer conduct to minimize shrinkage and damage of merchandise.
5. Prepare daily stock list, pull stock in warehouse, and bring to floor.
6. Assist in training new sales associates and coordinate breaks and lunches in the absence of the lead sales associate or supervisor.
7. Assist with merchandise counts and annual inventory.
8. Answer telephone in store and assist customers as needed.
9. Read and familiarize with emergency plan procedures as stated in manual.
10. Attend Employee Training Program.

Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. Principal duties are essential to job performance. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested by management, and all requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements of this Position:

Position involves sitting, standing, and/or walking. Ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force.

This position requires physical presence at the business location during all assigned hours.

Experience, Education, or Skills Required:

• Six months to one year experience in customer service and cash handling. Knowledge of Balboa Park, San Diego Attractions, and the R.H. Fleet Science Center is extremely helpful.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations as needed.