Copy of Seasonal Gift Shop Clerk
About The Position
The Gift Store Clerk interacts with visitors from around the world who want to learn about Dinosaur Ridge’s history and science. As a first point of contact, the clerk shares information about the site and explains visitor experiences, including guided bus tours, walking tours, and special events. The role also involves retail work across both store locations, including handling money, operating a point-of-sale system, restocking merchandise, running the bus tour schedule, and answering phones accurately, efficiently, and professionally. The position is expected to work 2–4 days per week. Time is allocated approximately as follows: greeting and informing visitors about Dinosaur Ridge experiences (40%); selling gift-shop items and tour offerings (40%); restocking, merchandising, and basic cleaning (10%); and other duties as assigned (10%).
Requirements
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
- Be available to work 2–4 days per week, including weekends and holidays.
- Have an interest in and enthusiasm for learning and understanding scientific concepts.
- Be team-oriented and consistently demonstrate positive values in work habits.
- Demonstrate strong people skills, excellent verbal communication, and the ability to get along with visitors and coworkers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in education, giving museum tours, or guiding outdoor programs.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors and inform them about experiences at Dinosaur Ridge.
- Sell gift-shop items and tour offerings to visitors.
- Handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
- Restock and merchandise items.
- Run the bus tour schedule.
- Answer phones at both retail store locations.
- Perform basic cleaning tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
