Service Summary: Museum Store Attendants independently run museum store operations during their shift. This includes welcoming visitors, answering questions about the site, objects and merchandise that are for sale, conducting simple transactions, and opening and closing duties. The museum store is operated by the S’edav Va’aki Museum Foundation (501(c)(3)).
Duties:
- Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service for SVM guests
- Welcome guests with a smile and a greeting; offer to help and respond according to their reply
- Be prepared to answer questions about the site/people/history and the merchandise for sale; if you don’t know the answer, try pointing them to someone/a resource that might know
- Process simple cash/credit card transactions through Square POS System
- Assist with inventory and do daily restocking of merchandise
- Monitor merchandise handling to prevent breakage; carefully display merchandise for visitors and return to display if shown to guests but not purchased
- Tagging merchandise, arranging displays, packing/bagging items securely for sale
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming space; inform supervisor if systems fail or anything breaks
- Complete the daily opening and closing procedures
Required Skills:
- Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual
- An outgoing and pleasant attitude
- Cash handling experience
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
Additional Helpful Skills:
- Experience or education in history, anthropology, archaeology, and/or teaching
- Familiarity with Square POS System