Gift Shop Sales Clerk, Part-Time

Associated Universities Inc • Magdalena, NM

7d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. At NRAO we are seeking a The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) announces an opportunity for a part-time Gift Shop Sales Clerk. The Sales Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service and accurately processing sales transactions. The position will be based at the Very Large Array site, 50 miles west of Socorro, NM.

Requirements

• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You have at least one year of experience in retail and working with the public.
• Must be able to work independently and reliably.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking; and the ability to communicate comfortably and effectively with the public, educators, students, senior managers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background and credit check as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with credit card processing software and Point of Sale software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming Visitors.
• Answering questions in person or on phone about NRAO and the VLA; directing more detailed questions to appropriate sources.
• Processing storefront sales using point of sale system, Altru.
• Processing online sales, by preparing shipment and shipping labels
• Monitoring and maintaining stock on sales floor, places new merchandise on shelves, racks and/or stands. Keeps stock orderly and dusted.
• Assisting with physical inventory counts.
• Reporting problems in a timely manner.
• Performing clean-up in gift shop, visitor center, and facilities as needed during hours of operation.
• Opens and Secures gift shop at beginning and end of day.
• Directing customer service and sales activities in store; resolves customer issues and concerns.
• Proactively complying with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.

Benefits

• AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• AUI provides excellent paid time off.
• Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
• AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED