What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Retail Associate position at Prairie Restorations Inc?
Position: Retail Store Clerk
Department: Retail
Reports To: Retail Store Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Direct Reports: None
The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, “To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities.” In accordance with Prairie Restorations, philosophy, all team members work together sharing in a common goal of a successful, profitable and innovative company.
Team members are to demonstrate our Core Values.
- Growing together with Positive perseverance
- Passion to do right by nature
- Integrity and respect for all.
Position Summary
The Retail Store Clerk will assist the Retail Management team in daily operations of PRI Retail Store locations. This includes but is not limited to, inventory, merchandising, pricing, point of sale systems, online orders, customer service, light cleaning and plant care. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with PRI’s core values.
Duties and Responsibilities
Store Operations
- Store opening and/or closing procedures
- Understand designated sales goals
- Ensure merchandise is stocked timely and according to section.
- Help to create seasonally relevant merchandise displays.
- Assist in dusting, sweeping, wet moping and organization of the Native Plant Center indoors and outdoors.
Customer Service
- Customer Consultation
- Provide information regarding merchandise, native plant communities, seeds, plants, etc.
- Assist customers with selecting products
- Give customers instruction on site prep, planting and maintenance.
Retail Sales
- Complete sales transactions using PRI point of sale/register systems.
- Under the direction of the Store Manager or Retail Operations Coordinator, assist in taking and fulfilling customer online/phone orders and ensure payment is received and order is completed using point of sale and Square sales/inventory system
Care for Native Plants
- Watering and Weeding
- Provide treatment for common plant problems
Miscellaneous Duties
- To assist other departments within the company as needed.
- Printing and tagging plants
- Follow all safety rules and maintain safe working conditions.
Work Environment
Regularly works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Working hours can be long and unpredictable.
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to move objects up to 50 lbs. using abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
