Gift Shop Assistant

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Working under the direction of the Museum Gift Shop Manager, duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing excellent customer service to visitors of the Art Museum
• Assist with stocking and merchandising the gift shops
• Assisting in opening and closing the shops daily
• Tracking all damaged merchandise for inventory
• Assisting with all aspects of special events and satellite shops
• Assisting with annual inventory process
• Researching artists, brands, books, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree is required.
• Cash handling experience and experience working with point-of-sale systems a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work well with others in a team environment, superb interpersonal skills, and ability to adhere to Art Museum policies & procedures are necessary.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, effectively communicate with visitors in person and on phone calls, and present information and respond to questions from visitors.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and be able to learn new software programs.
• Must be able to carry a minimum of 50 pounds and handle some physical labor.