Gardenshop Inventory Team Member
About The Position
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hiring Inventory Team Members! This role is for individuals who are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to supporting the Gardens’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility goals. The Inventory Team plays a crucial role in managing merchandise, which serves as the vehicle for communicating messages from horticultural, educational, and plant science initiatives. Responsibilities include the efficient and accurate receipt, ticketing, and disposition of merchandise, assisting with stocking the shop floor, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the loading dock and backstock spaces. This effort contributes to a retail experience that enhances a guest's visit and generates financial support for the Gardens and its community.
Requirements
- Some work history, life experience, and/or coursework related to the management of inventory or product; guest service and retail experience a bonus.
- An organized mindset, the ability to appreciate complexity, and patience for fine details are all good character traits for this work.
- Adaptability and excellent communication skills; we work in a fast-paced environment, but this position is also good for someone who can work alone.
Nice To Haves
- Guest service and retail experience
Responsibilities
- Assist with the accurate receipt of goods and the ticketing of incoming product.
- Keep backstock areas organized and clean to facilitate quick and easy restocking of the sales floor; communicate important changes in stock levels or locations to shop team.
- Help maintain the shop to the Gardens’ high standards, visually and environmentally; provide excellent guest experience while also keeping the floor properly stocked and working to prevent loss.
- Remain informed of ongoing changes to the merchandise assortment, including categories, vendors, retail and cost pricing, and rate of turn.
- Support the team on the sales floor operationally as needed, including covering breaks.
Benefits
- Personal and sick paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Discounts in our culinary programs and Gardenshop
- Gardens membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
