What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail/Gift shop Assistant position at Austin Aquarium?
Retail/Gift Shop Assistant
The Austin Aquarium is looking for a gift shop assistant! It is vital to ensure visitors feel welcomed when entering the aquarium. Duties include but are not limited to, customer service, gift shop sales, restocking, and maintaining a clean, inviting gift shop for members and guests. We are looking for someone who can work independently, has some retail experience, communicates effectively with both guests and staff, and provides a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all who visit our gift shop.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor stock levels
- re-stocking the gift shop
- Lifting boxes (up to 30 lbs)
Visitor Experience:
- Create a friendly and knowledgeable sales environment
- Handle any customer issues or complaints appropriately
Qualifications:
- A passion for people, museums, zoos, and/or aquariums Minimum 1-year experience
- Experience in hospitality, retail, attractions, or cultural organizations preferred
- High school diploma required;
- Knowledge of POS. Ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds
- Ability to identify and positively resolve visitor complaints as they arise.
- General knowledge of information technology and business software applications.
Job Type: Part-time
Additional Compensation:
- Store Discounts
Pay frequency:
- Every other week
Shift:
- Day
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78750 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78750: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
