Temporary Art & Design Retail Associate

risd; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 22,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% store discount

RIPTA Transportation to and from work

Free admission to the Museum

Job summary

The RISD Store offers temporary, part-time sales associate positions to support students and customers in a dynamic retail environment. The role includes a flexible schedule up to 16-35 hours per week with weekend shifts, and benefits such as a store discount, museum admission, and transportation assistance through RIPTA.

The sales clerk will assist customers, ring up sales, stock merchandise, label items, and maintain clean work areas while handling payments and customer inquiries with courtesy

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Applicants must have prior retail experience and strong telephone and personal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and multicultural competencies are essential for working with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service by waiting on customers and answering product questions.
• Operate the cash register to ring up sales, receive payment, and make change.
• Stock merchandise by retrieving from storeroom and organizing displays.
• Apply labels and price tags on merchandise and shelves.
• Clean work spaces and prep materials as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Phone communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competence

Cross-training

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The RISD Store offers temporary, part-time sales associate positions to support students and customers in a dynamic retail environment. The role includes a flexible schedule up to 16-35 hours per week with weekend shifts, and benefits such as a store discount, museum admission, and transportation assistance through RIPTA.

The sales clerk will assist customers, ring up sales, stock merchandise, label items, and maintain clean work areas while handling payments and customer inquiries with courtesy