Part-Time 1775 Sales Assistant I, Split Rock Lighthouse
Job Description
JOB TITLE: #1775 Sales Assistant I, Split Rock Lighthouse
OPEN TO: This job is open to all applicants.
LOCATION: Split Rock Lighthouse, 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors, MN, 55616
SALARY: $18.00 hourly minimum
STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 936 annual hours) position. Must be able to work a varied schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Hours may vary according to seasonal site needs.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
DEPARTMENT: Greater Minnesota Sites
CLASSIFICATION: 55L Service
SUPERVISORY: No
HIRING MANAGER: Visitor Services Manager II
POSTING DATE: April 24, 2023
DEADLINE DATE: Open until filled
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide front line customer service to the clientele of Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site. This position meets and greets, provides information, sells admissions, cash register, Point of Sale system, and credit card transactions, maintains/stocks front desk/store area/brochure racks regularly and starts the timer and film in the theater.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Perform admissions duties; 2) Utilize product knowledge to assure profitable sales and assist with inventory control; 3) Welcome, orient and receive visitors; 4) Process sales and store merchandise; 5) Follow site safety procedures; and 6) Study historical materials related to the site’s interpretive programs and history.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least six months of customer service experience.
- Experience stocking and displaying merchandise.
- Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be courteous when relating to the public.
- Ability to learn how to use retail software.
- Basic accounting and math skills.
- Available to work a varied schedule weekdays and weekends, mid-May through October, winter weekends may also be available.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and be comfortable using a ladder.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Availability to work limited hours during the winter season.
- Strong customer service experience and skills.
- Specialty store sales and cashiering experience.
- Knowledge of Minnesota history.
- Knowledge of the history of Split Rock Lighthouse and North Shore area.
- Experience with a Point of Sale (POS) system.
Should you have questions with the application process, email hu************@mn**.org.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.143 total views, 0 today