Sales & Information Associate, Retail Park Store in San Ant., TX
About The Position
Do you love national parks? Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking a Part-Time, Retail Park Store Associate who will assist daily retail operations of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in San Antonio. The park store is an extension of the national park experience and we pride ourselves on helping park visitors create lifetime memories. Revenue from purchases made at the park store supports education, research, national park projects, and community engagement at 71 national park units across 12 western states. Our retail operations team is looking for passionate team members who will support all store functions related to running a retail store including but not limited to achieving sales and high customer service ratings. In addition to supporting general store operations, you will be responsible for maintaining positive, productive relationships with our National Park partners. If you love being in national parks and believe in working for an organization with a social purpose, this job opportunity is for you!
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required—unless currently a high school student
- Valid REAL ID driver’s license.
- Computer programs including Internet, databases, and Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
- Knowledge of office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, multiline touch tone phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and dollies.
- Planning, organization, analyzation, problem solving, multitasking, and communication.
- Ability to pass NPS background check to obtain necessary security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior retail and point of sale system experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day retail store operations.
- Provide excellent visitor and customer service.
- Complete sales transactions.
- Assist retail manager(s) as directed with store duties such as inventory, receiving, stocking, cleaning, organizing and merchandising.
- Responsible for clean and effective merchandising of products.
- Become an expert in the educational value of store products and be able to communicate the significance to store visitors.
- Assist with special events, as requested after normal business hours and on weekends.
- Help conduct physical inventory cycle and year-end counts to ensure accurate inventory.
- Act as an ambassador of WNP and the NPS to ensure park visitors have meaningful and memorable experiences.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employee Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Health & Wellness Resources.
- 15% Discount on employee purchases in store
- Employee Referral Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
