Gift Shop Assistant

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Gift Shop Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the Auxiliary Gift Shop. Performs tasks which ensure the maximum efficiency and return from the Gift Shop, Vending, and other retail. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of Inventory Management Experience
3+ years of Retail Experience

Responsibilities

Assists in the activities of the Auxiliary Gift Shop to ensure quality service is provided to patients, visitors, and staff.
Assists in the implementation of standards, policies, and guidelines, which will promote efficient service to the customer and staff, and which will maximize its revenue producing potential.
Assists in the facilitation of Performance Improvement activities in the Gift Shop, e-commerce, other retail, and vending operations.
Assists in counting cash drawers, minor bookkeeping and billing procedures, and ensures accurate and timely payments, reports, etc.
Assists in the purchase of merchandise and supplies as needed.
Organizes back stock in storage areas as directed by Gift Shop Coordinator.
Assists in the checking-in and pricing of incoming merchandise.
Communicates with vendors, manufacturers, etc. in regards to merchandise discrepancies, damages, returns, etc.
Inventories and maintains merchandise on the Gift Shop sales floor.
Implements merchandise displays in accordance with the merchandising plans.
Assists in the training and supervision of volunteers assigned to the area by the Manager of Volunteer Services or Gift Shop Coordinator.
Assists in some job-specific training of volunteers, delegation of duties, and scheduling volunteers to ensure maximum coverage is provided.
Motivates volunteer staff through informal recognition techniques and assists in the development and implementation of departmental, recruitment, retention, and recognition.
All other duties as assigned.