Museum Store Retail Sales Associate – Full Time
Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Museum Store Retail Sales Associate. The function of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Museum Store, with a focus on selling merchandise and providing excellent customer service.
As an iconic museum destination with an international audience, Fallingwater offers its visitors an unparalleled experience and upholds the highest industry standards in customer service and hospitality.
Job Duties
- Assist senior staff in daily cash receipts/closing report and item reports.
- Assist in opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and balancing register at the end of the day.
- Assist in the proper handling of inventory, and take steps to prevent damage.
- Serve and assist customers with purchases.
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Restock inventory in Store; inform senior staff when product is low.
- Assist with end-of-year inventory count.
- Incorporate WPC’s constituent-focused customer service values in work habits and interaction with others.
- Encourage visitors to become members. Sell WPC memberships in Museum Store.
- Support the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
- Clean the Museum Store and maintain its appearance daily.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift up to 30 lbs. consistently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Climb step stools and ladders.
- Reach overhead, stretch and bend over to access and store stock.
- Stand for long periods of time (at least three hours).
Qualifications
- At least two years of retail sales experience is required. Relevant sales experience in a gift store, boutique or home décor environment is desirable.
- Professional customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively are required.
- Must demonstrate a professional and positive attitude especially when communicating with customers, fellow co-workers and management team.
- Must be familiar with computerized Point of Sales systems and possess applicable computer skills.
- Experience with cash handling is strongly preferred.
- Flexibility with schedule, hours and ability to work weekends and holidays are required.
- Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Location
This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)
Position Duration
This is a full-time, seasonal position with benefits.
Pay
We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. The starting range for this position is $16.88-18.80/hour.
Application Process
Please send a letter, resume and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list FT Museum Store Retail Sales Associate in the subject line.
Application Deadline
Until filled
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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