What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Operations Assistant position at Jekyll Island Authority?
Job Title: Retail Operations Assistant
Division: Retail Operations
Status: Regular / Part Time Employee
Pay: $13.97 - $17.97 per hour (DOQ)
Reports to: Director of Retail Operations
Benefits: Parking & Amenities
Retirement: Georgia State Employees' Pension & Savings Plan (GSEPS)
Closing date: Open until filled *Note: This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.
This position is part-time and will work up to 30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, coordinate and work with the Director and Retail Operations Specialist. Be able to fill positions in JIA retail shops when staffing assistance is needed. Responsibilities include assisting with retail invoicing/purchase orders, processing retail internet sales, and basic accounting functions. Assist with distributing inventory to the stores. Responsible for assisting with the workflow and follow-up to ensure the Retail Department’s deadlines are met. Highly motivated, extremely organized, and professional. Strong organizational and time management skills, including being detail-oriented. Positive, team-oriented attitude and manner. High energy level and self-motivation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of internal staff with high professionalism. Solid mathematical, logical, and analytical skills.
Description:
Division: Retail Operations
Status: Regular / Part Time Employee
Pay: $13.97 - $17.97 per hour (DOQ)
Reports to: Director of Retail Operations
Benefits: Parking & Amenities
Retirement: Georgia State Employees' Pension & Savings Plan (GSEPS)
Closing date: Open until filled *Note: This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.
This position is part-time and will work up to 30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, coordinate and work with the Director and Retail Operations Specialist. Be able to fill positions in JIA retail shops when staffing assistance is needed. Responsibilities include assisting with retail invoicing/purchase orders, processing retail internet sales, and basic accounting functions. Assist with distributing inventory to the stores. Responsible for assisting with the workflow and follow-up to ensure the Retail Department’s deadlines are met. Highly motivated, extremely organized, and professional. Strong organizational and time management skills, including being detail-oriented. Positive, team-oriented attitude and manner. High energy level and self-motivation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of internal staff with high professionalism. Solid mathematical, logical, and analytical skills.
Description:
- Prepare daily sales reports for all Shopify, Ticketleap, and Clover transactions.
- Trained to fill positions in all JIA retail shops when they need assistance.
- Assist in creating an online ordering system for in-house staff uniforms.
- Conduct monthly inventory, distribution, and ordering of employee uniforms.
- Assist in researching Point of Sale inventory discrepancies.
- Assist all Retail locations with physical inventory counts.
- Enter all new employees into our POS system.
- Develop a monthly retail newsletter.
- Provide general administrative support to the Director of Retail Operations and Retail Operations Specialist.
- Assist with administrative duties for other management staff as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Degree or a recognized equivalent is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Secretarial/Office Science, or related experience preferred.
- Minimum of three to five years experience in administrative support and/or three years working within the retail industry preferred.
- Strong organization and oral and written communication skills are required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preference).
- Experience with point-of-sale systems preferred.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Must be friendly and outgoing with the desire to be helpful to others
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions:
- Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and constantly exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
- More than 50% of the typical workday will reach, grasp, and use repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
- Between 25% and 50% of the typical workday will be spent walking and climbing stairs.
- Less than 25% of the day is spent crouching and/or stooping, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
- Must have visual clarity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribing use of computers, and expansive reading.
- Sensory abilities require vision, feeling, and touching, with more than 50% of the day spent talking and hearing.
- Majority of work will be performed within an indoor office environment. Typically work is not conducted in adverse environmental conditions, however, occasionally work may be performed outside with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold weather.
- The noise level is usually considered quiet to normal.
This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, applicants may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4024 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4024.
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks is required, including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized; applicants should consider this when applying.
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island Authority is a Drug-free Workplace.
Salary : $14 - $18
