Sales Associate P/T - Sabino Canyon and Palisades Visitor Center Bookstore

About the Organization
The Public Lands Interpretive Association (PLIA) is a not-for-profit cooperating association working in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) in Arizona and New Mexico.

PLIA works to inspire and educate the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of America’s public lands by providing information, products and services at visitor centers and online. Proceeds from retail sales enable PLIA to support partnership projects with the BLM and Forest Service that enhance the visitor experience and provide opportunities to enjoy recreational opportunities on public lands.

Position Description
The Part-time Sales Associate position will provide excellent customer service to public lands visitors and assist with receiving merchandise, restocking merchandise to the sales floor and operating the PLIA POS system.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position in a drug-free, smoke-free workplace. The employee in this position is supervised by the Sabino Canyon/Mt. Lemmon Palisades Bookstore Manager. Applicable benefits are outlined in the PLIA Employee Handbook.

Position Requirements
The employee in this position will be expected to obtain a valid driver’s license and obtain a government driver's license from the USDA-FS. Tasks will also require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required to work weekends and/or evenings and holidays as needed.

This position will work at both the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center in Tucson and the Palisades Visitor Center on Mount Lemmon. This position will be responsible for commuting in a USDA-FS government vehicle on Catalina Highway to the Mt. Lemmon Palisades Visitor Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet visitors in a cheerful and courteous manner.
• Provide accurate and helpful information regarding area facilities and resources.
• Use a Point of Sales system to conduct sales according to instructions set forth by PLIA.
• Create and maintain displays as directed by the Bookstore Manager.
• Receive, check in, price and backstock incoming inventory.
• Restock sales floor from backstock inventory when needed.
• Keep the retail sales area, information counter, restroom, and visitor center tidy and clean at all times.
• Complete end-of-day accountability records and secure cash sales.
• Other items as needed and directed by the Bookstore Manager.

Skills and Abilities
This position must have the following skills in and abilities to:

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Be a team player that involves: listening, communicating clearly, showing patience and empathy towards others and making contributions that deliver a positive impact.
• Plan, problem solve, and multi-task in order to better serve the public.
• Interpret instructions in written and oral formats.
• Work well independently on projects.
• Use internet and computer programs, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, social media platforms.
• Use printers, calculators, phones, price tag printers, POS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Hourly Wage

• $15.50 / Hour
• Benefits include Paid-Time Off in conjunction with Arizona State Law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.'

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 10-19
• 20-29

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Store Manager

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable and reliable
• Enjoys interacting with people
• Team player

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16