Temporary Art Store Sales Associate | Flexible Hours

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount 20%

RIPTA transportation to work

Museum admission

Job summary

The RISD Store at Rhode Island School of Design is seeking temporary sales associates to assist students and visitors. The role offers a flexible schedule of 16–35 hours per week, with weekend availability required.

You will help deliver a welcoming shopping experience and support the RISD community with product knowledge. Responsibilities include ringing sales, handling cash, stocking shelves, labeling items, and maintaining tidy work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Retail experience is preferred, with strong telephone and personal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and multicultural competencies for diverse constituents.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service by assisting customers and answering product questions in a courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner.
• Operate cash register, ring up sales, receive payment, and make change accurately.
• Stock merchandise and keep work areas organized; retrieve stock from storeroom as needed.
• Apply labels and price tags on merchandise and shelving units.
• Maintain clean shelves, counters, and work areas; assist with pre-cut materials as needed.
• Open to cross-training in RISD Retail departments to provide support as required.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The RISD Store at Rhode Island School of Design is seeking temporary sales associates to assist students and visitors. The role offers a flexible schedule of 16–35 hours per week, with weekend availability required.

You will help deliver a welcoming shopping experience and support the RISD community with product knowledge. Responsibilities include ringing sales, handling cash, stocking shelves, labeling items, and maintaining tidy work areas.