Temporary Gift Shop Coordinator, 20 hours a week, could be more, 7:30am-4:30pm M-F

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Gift Shop on the Liberty Campus is seeking a part-time associate to provide friendly customer service, operate the cash register, stock inventory, and maintain store cleanliness. The role requires the ability to stand for a shift and lift up to 30 lbs; will involve opening and closing duties as a key holder.

Starting pay ranges from $17.80 to $21.51 per hour depending on experience, skills, and equity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Customer service and greeting of customers, assisting with selections and purchases.
• Operate cash register, record daily sales, and handle minor discrepancies.
• Stock merchandise and maintain store cleanliness; assist with packing slips and inventory.
• Open/close the Gift Shop as a key holder; coordinate with volunteers and store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $17.80 - $21.51
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Liberty Campus

Department

Gift Shop

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Part time

Weekly Hours

20

FTE

0.5

Employee Status

Temporary (Fixed Term)

• Expected Starting Pay Range $17.80 - $21.51
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

Retail experience a plus, must be able to provide customer service, run register, stand for entire shift, lift up to 30 lbs, and stock product. Will need to be able to open and close the store independently, so a key holder function.

• Customer Service - Ensure consistent customer service, establishing a good rapport with customers. Assist customers with selection and purchases. Work with staff and volunteers to maintain customer service standards through direct contact with customers.
• Daily Operations - Operate business machines (cash register, fax, credit card, copier, computer) and trouble shoot routine problems with basic business equipment. Assist volunteers in the daily operation of the Gift Shop. Answer the phone, take and deliver phone orders using excellent phone skills. Record daily sales and report any discrepancies in the receipts or bank to management. Responsible for closing cash registers and the necessary paperwork including the reconciliation of cash receipts and deposits. Involvement in fiscal inventory process, responsible for pre count, pre count analysis of department inventory and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Merchandising and Shipment Processing - Restock merchandise and maintain desired cleanliness in the stock areas. Management of packing slips on merchandise received, managing damage reporting and back orders. May enter all incoming merchandise in the POS/Inventory management system checking for price/cost and margin discrepancies. Work with buyers to coordinate incoming merchandise. Maintaining supply levels on shop supplies such as wrap, boxes, tissue, bags, register tape, etc. Maintaining backstock for the displays established by the Shop Manager and Buyers. Assist with Gift Shop special events. Coordinate with CCHMC departments involving Security, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Shipping. Assist buyer in merchandise selection. May be asked to place orders and work directly with vendors. Lead merchandise movement and display and maintain awareness of customer merchandise preferences via inquiries. May be asked to attend industry trade shows and buying meetings. Stay current on industry trends.
• Confidentiality - Act in manner that maintains confidentiality, protects and safeguards patient/family personal medical and financial information at all times during collection, use and storage. Access only information and records necessary to perform the responsibilities of your position.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related work experience

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability