Visual Display and Merchandising Assistant

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Peabody Essex Museum seeks a Visual Display and Merchandising Assistant for the Marine Hall Mercantile and Main Museum Shop. This role suits someone with strong customer service, creativity, and experience in a sales environment.

You will develop, plan, and execute visual displays, handle POS checkout, manage inventory, and engage visitors while supporting direct sales and cash handling. Regular part-time schedule up to 28 hours per week, with weekday and weekend shifts; lifting up to 30

Qualifications

• Experience in the retail or service industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and execute creative visual displays.
• Perform point-of-sale checkout procedures, inventory replenishment, and cash handling.
• Direct sales support and other duties as needed.

Job description

• Base Pay $20.11 - $20.70 / Hour
• Employee Type Non Exempt PT

Description

Peabody Essex Museum is seeking a Visual Display and Merchandising Assistant for the Marine Hall Mercantile and Main Museum Shop. This role is ideal for individuals with impeccable customer service skills, creative problem solving skills, and the ability to engage with the public in a Museum Shop sales environment. The primary role of this position is to develop, plan, and execute creative visual displays. An interest in art and culture and a sense of fashion and personal style are helpful to the success in this role. General duties include point-of-sale checkout procedures, inventory replenishment, creating and maintaining engaging visual displays, direct sales, cash handling and other duties as needed.

Requirements

Experience in the retail or service industry is a plus. This is a regular part-time position requiring up to 28 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work both weekday and weekend shifts, be able to stand for extended periods, and have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. The hourly range for this role is $20.11 to $20.70 commensurate with experience.

PEM strives to create a community of belonging that draws upon the widest pool of talent, embracing individuals of all backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. We seek candidates who can contribute to helping us achieve our goals and encourage you to apply for our open positions identifying the contributions you can make.

PEM considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.