What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Associate position at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. We are committed to building upon our rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts. Our friendly and enthusiastic sales team helps to create the best possible shopping experience for our guests by cultivating an entertaining, fun, exciting, and memorable atmosphere.
The Bethel Woods Museum Store is a cultural gift shop located next to the Bethel Woods Museum that features the history of the 60’s and the 1969 Woodstock festival. It features products inspired by the 60’s, but with a contemporary flair. We have two locations on-site and are seeking individuals who are flexible to work both our indoor and outdoor retail spaces, which may include late nights and weekends. This position runs seasonally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- Genuinely greet all guests with a friendly smile and help them locate merchandise/souvenirs based on asking thoughtful, open-ended questions.
- Learn, reference, and share historical knowledge with our guests while providing recommendations to enhance their shopping experience.
- Emphasize brand direction and seek opportunities to inform guests of our current marketing programs and/or upcoming events.
- Actively participate in all store-related meetings, working towards exceeding sales and service performance goals as set by store management.
- Have a self-starter attitude; taking initiative to keep the store well organized, merchandised, and stocked throughout the day.
EXPERIENCE:
- 1 years of guest and sales experience, preferred.
- Familiarity using Square POS systems for sales transactions is preferred, but not required.
- An interest in/knowledge of Woodstock, music, history, and museums (or willingness to learn).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and late-night concerts.
- Candidates for this position must enjoy working outdoors and in a fast-paced environment.
- Bending/stooping/kneeling/moving/lifting is required frequently for event setups/breakdowns.
- Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours).
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time.
Pay Rate: $17 per hour with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses, monthly. All employees receive a 30% store discount, free uniform apparel, and free meals on show days!
Salary : $17
