Employment Opportunities

MUSEUM SHOP SALES ASSISTANT

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  Service Museum customers by selling Museum Shop merchandise and assist with web-site sales.

REPORTS TO:  Director of Retail Operations

POSITION STATUS:  Part time

WORK SCHEDULE:  Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekdays.  Additional hours may include assisting with shop events, exhibition openings, receptions, and educational programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open and close shop when scheduled to work
• Provide information to the visitor about the museum, its collection, current and upcoming exhibitions, activities, events and lectures
• Become familiar with museum shop and web-site merchandise
• Provide courteous, professional and knowledgeable service to both internal and external customers in a timely manner
• Process sales, returns and sends
• Ensure all forms such as sends/web-site order, and membership are legible, accurate and complete
• Assist with the preparation and counting of physical inventory
• Support events and activities involving the museum and shop
• Performs basic cleaning, such as dusting, polishing, etc. of shelves, fixtures and bins
• Organize books, periodicals, and museum publications
• Price and stock merchandise
• Maintain appropriate stock levels on the sales floor
• Restock bags, gift boxes, supplies and forms

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:  Minimum one year retail sales experience, sense of design, interest and/or knowledge of textiles, personable, self-motivator, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Textile Museum is a wonderful place to volunteer and gain skills in the museum field. We welcome applications for our internship and volunteer programs year-round.

• Internships
• Volunteers

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