Sales Associate (Part-time Seasonal) @ Oregon Zoo

Event Network • Portland, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Event Network operates retail experiences at destinations across the United States. At the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, the retail store supports the zoo’s mission to create a better future for wildlife and their habitats. The part-time seasonal Sales Associate helps deliver an engaging shopping experience featuring products that reflect wildlife and conservation.

The Sales Associate welcomes and assists guests, shares product knowledge, makes personalized recommendations, and helps with store operations such as restocking and creating displays. The position involves working irregular hours, including weekdays, weekends, early evenings, and holidays, and requires being on your feet and moving around the store. Occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 15 pounds is required.

Requirements

• Availability to work irregular hours, including weekdays, weekends, early evenings, and holidays.
• Enjoy meeting people and initiating conversations with guests of all ages.
• Enthusiasm for sharing product knowledge and making recommendations.
• Positive, welcoming, and able to collaborate with team members and store staff.
• Ability to remain on your feet and move around the store; may need to reach, bend, stoop, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in retail, cash handling, merchandising, or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and create an enjoyable, memorable shopping experience.
• Demonstrate products and make guest interactions fun and meaningful.
• Support day-to-day store operations so the store runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Restock shelves and help guests find suitable products.
• Share product knowledge and make personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with fellow team members and store staff.
• Create displays and assist customers while moving around the store.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed