Sales Assistant I, Split Rock Lighthouse

Minnesota Historical Society • Two Harbors, MN

6d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide front-line customer service to the clientele of Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site. This position meets and greets, provides information, sells admissions, uses the cash register, operates the Point of Sale system, handles credit card transactions, maintains/stocks the front desk/store area/brochure racks regularly, and starts the timer and film in the theater.

Requirements

• At least six months of customer service experience.
• Experience in stocking and displaying merchandise.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be courteous when relating to the public.
• Ability to learn how to use a cash register and retail software.
• Basic accounting and math skills.
• Available to work a varied schedule, weekdays and weekends, mid-May through October, winter weekends may also be available.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and be comfortable using a ladder.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work limited hours during the winter season.

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions duties
• Utilize product knowledge to assure profitable sales and assist with inventory control
• Welcome, orient, and receive visitors
• Process sales and store merchandise
• Follow site safety procedures
• Study historical materials related to the site’s interpretive programs and history

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

What This Job Offers

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