Sock Monkey Museum Team Member

Sock Monkey Museum; Long Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove, Illinois, is seeking an enthusiastic Museum Associate to create memorable experiences for visitors. This role involves greeting guests, conducting tours, and assisting with gift shop operations.

Ideal candidates are friendly team players with strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing retail duties and ensuring a welcoming environment. Flexible hours and a fun work atmosphere are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills for engaging with visitors.
• Energetic and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and responsible team player.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide an enjoyable experience.
• Conduct museum tours and operate the cash register.
• Assist guests with activities involving sock monkeys.

Skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Public speaking

Sewing

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Fun work environment
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Flexible schedule

The Sock Monkey Museum is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and dependable team member to help create memorable experiences for our visitors. As a Museum Associate, you will greet guests, answer questions, assist with purchases, and help ensure every visitor has a fun and enjoyable experience.

Responsibilities include giving museum tours upstairs in the Museum, operating the cash register, assisting guests with our stuffable sock monkeys, and helping with birthday parties, workshops, school groups, and tour groups. You'll also help keep the museum and gift shop clean, organized, and welcoming for all visitors.

This position offers flexible hours with a varying schedule, including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional with excellent customer service skills.
• Energetic and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, responsible, and a team player.
• Comfortable speaking with groups and interacting with visitors of all ages.
• Retail or customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Previous retail management experience is a plus.
• Competent computer skills.
• Public speaking skills as plus for giving Museum tours.
• Sewing skills a plus.
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.