Seattle Art Museum

Retail Sales Associate, Part Time, Seasonal

Retail - Seattle, WA - Seasonal

OVERVIEW: SAM his hiring 2-3 seasonal, part time Retail Sales Associates to join our shop, and assist in the daily operations of the Seattle Art Museum shops, providing excellent customer service to visitors on the sales floor.

FLSA STATUS:             Non-Exempt          
REPORTS TO:              Shop Manager
COMPENSATION:       $20.44 / hour
BENEFITS: As a temporary, non-exempt employee at SAM, you will be eligible for paid sick time accrued at a rate of 0.0385 per hour worked, access to SAM Savings & 403(b) Retirement Plan, and fringe benefits including two guest passes to SAM, access to fitness facility, Tier III AAM membership, discounts for SAM memberships, SAM Shop, and MARKET, and access to member rates for ticketed events at SAM.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Assist customers in SAM Shop and SAM Gallery (as requested).
  2. Utilize excellent customer service and retail skills to proactively assist store customers in a pleasant and positive manner.
  3. Work on Sales Floors of SAM Shop and SAM Shop SPEX.  Train to be called to work on SAM Shop AAM in addition, possible Admissions components included in this training.
  4. Process transactions in our Counterpoint POS including but not limited to: opening/closing registers, sales, returns, department transfers, shipping orders store credits, gift certificates, tax adjustments, price changes and selling SAM Memberships as needed.
  5. Be able to perform select operations of SAM Gallery if requested – including, but not limited to: art sales, handling original works of art, hanging art, filing and database related tasks, communicating with artists and clients of SAM Gallery.
  6. Restock SAM Shop sales floor merchandise and supply areas, clean and arrange displays as instructed.
  7. Maintain a thorough knowledge of inventory, the Museum, membership and shop policies to aid customers with purchasing needs.
  8. Maintain accurate  daily cash transactions and open/close drawer counts.  Exercise care and attention to detail when accessing safe or handling shop monies.
  9. Regularly review Shop and Gallery team lists, posted schedules, calendars and event notifications.
  10. Unpack shipments as they arrive and arrange products in SAM Shop stockroom as instructed.
  11. Assist Managers, Senior/ Lead Sales Associate and Buyer with daily duties and special projects.
  12. Assist with tagging and flow of merchandise as needed.
  13. Assist with the annual physical inventory.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  1. High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  2. Previous experience in retail sales.
  3. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and to project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
  4. Ability to use a variety of different cash registers.
  5. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other software programs.
  6. Organizational ability with attention to detail.
  7. Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
  8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to motivate self.
  9. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a constantly changing environment.
  10. Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  11. Ability to work with donors, members, the public, and co-workers professionally and tactfully, to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stationary Work: Approximately 99% of time is spent standing or moving around the work area Balance of time (approximately 1%) is spent stationary while working at a desk.
Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication in English with volunteers, donors, members, the public, and co-workers is necessary.
Vision: Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use the computer screens.
Moving: The ability to move up to thirty-five pounds on occasion is necessary for moving files, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to regularly position self to access files.
Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a cash register, computer, keyboard, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The Seattle Art Museum will consider applicants who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.

SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.

We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn’t feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting every single qualification. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.

Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!

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