Temporary Sales Associate

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount 20%

Free museum admission

RIPTA transportation

Job summary

The RISD Store seeks temporary sales associates to assist students and visitors. The role requires handling transactions, answering product questions, stocking merchandise, and maintaining a clean sales floor. Schedule ranges from 16 to 35 hours per week, with weekends possible.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior retail experience, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable for a diverse community. Training across RISD departments is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to work with diverse customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, knowledgeable customer service at the RISD Store.
• Operate cash register, process payments, and make change accurately.
• Stock shelves and merchandise, retrieve stock from storeroom.
• Label and price merchandise; keep work areas clean.
• Cross-train in RISD Auxiliary Services as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competencies

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job SummaryThe RISD Store seeks temporary sales associates to provide assistance to students. The workweek consists of a schedule of 16-35 hours per week. Interested applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends.Temporary positions at the RISD Stores provide the following:20% store discountRIPTA Transportation to and from workFree admission to the MuseumThe mission of the RISD stores is to support the creative pursuits of our students and customers through a unique, inspiring, and informative shopping experience. The temporary sales clerk will provide quality customer service by waiting on customers and answering product-related questions in a courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner. The incumbent will perform detailed work in an accurate manner by using a cash register to ring up sales, receive payment, and make sure to stock work areas with merchandise, as necessary, by retrieving stock from the storeroom. Additional duties include applying labels and price tags on merchandise and shelving units, cleaning relevant work spaces, and pre-cutting materials, as needed.Essential Functions:Provide quality customer service by waiting on customers and answering product-related questions in a courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner.Perform detailed work in an accurate manner by using a cash register to ring up sales, receive payment and make change.Stock work areas with merchandise, as necessary, by retrieving stock from the storeroom.Apply labels and price tags on merchandise and shelving units.Clean shelves, counters, tables, and work areas.Pre-cut materials, as needed.Please note that Temporary Sales Associates will be cross trained in all RISD Retail departments to provide assistance, as required.Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:High school diploma.Applicants must have previous retail experience, strong telephone, and personal communications skills.Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and hold multicultural competencies appropriate for working with a diverse range of constituents.Ability to cross-train in other RISD Auxiliary Services departments such as the Mail Room.Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests.Valued but not required skills and experience:Art and design background preferred with knowledge of art supply application and contemporary art and design history.Computer experience preferred.UnionNoWork Schedule/Duration of Assignment16-35 hours per week. Nights and weekend shifts may be required.Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 am to 7 pm.Employment StatusTemporary, Part-TimeGradeN/ADocuments Needed to ApplyResume (required)Cover letter (optional)Salary Grade StructureIncomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.For internal use only - Job Family:Temporary