AAQ - Gift Shop Team Member

All Career • Camden, NJ

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Dynamic Gift Shop team and be the face of memorable guest experiences! As part of our merchandise division, you'll create a welcoming and efficient shopping atmosphere for visitors both in the Gift Shop and throughout the Aquarium. This dynamic role is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments and love delivering exceptional service with a smile. Candidates must have full weekend availability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, preferred but not required
• Ability to work weekends and holidays with occasional evenings
• 6 months – 1-year customer service experience preferred but not required
• Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual
• Cash handling experience
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with the ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop, walk long distances
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they enter the Gift Shop and suggest items to enhance their shopping experience
• Provide fast and friendly service at the cash register at all times, as well as efficient and accurate use of the system
• Clean all areas in the department
• Provide visual merchandising support, stocking, and tagging of merchandise
• Participate in activities outside of the Gift Shop, including cashier sales at kiosks, performing annual inventory, and working at festival events for the Aquarium

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $16.00
• Profit Sharing
• Up to 100% paid tuition through GROW U program
• NJ Sick Time: AAQ will provide 3 days (24 hours) of sick leave up front, which would normally take 720 hours of work to accrue. After you’ve completed 720 hours of work, you will begin to accrue additional NJ Sick Leave, up to a total of 40 hours per year.
• Free admission & General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends
• Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available
• 30% Discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors

What This Job Offers

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