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Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Retail Associate in Bethel, New York
Overview: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is seeking Seasonal Part-time Retail Associates in Bethel, NY.
Sales Associates work in our Museum Store, as well as in pop-up locations on concert and festival days, to help to create the best possible shopping experience for our guests by fostering an entertaining, fun, exciting, and memorable atmosphere. All employees receive a 30% store discount and free uniform apparel.
As a Retail Associate, you play a crucial role in the shopping experience of guests attending our events and visiting our museum. The Bethel Woods Museum Store is a cultural gift shop located next to the Bethel Woods Museum that features the history of the 60s and the 1969 Woodstock festival. It features products inspired by the 60s, but with a contemporary flair. We have two locations on-site and are seeking individuals who are flexible to work in both our indoor and outdoor retail spaces, which may include late nights and weekends.
Qualifications:
Help guests locate merchandise/souvenirs based on asking thoughtful, open-ended questions. Learn, reference, and share historical knowledge with our guests while providing recommendations to enhance their shopping experience. Emphasize brand direction and seek opportunities to inform guests of our current marketing programs and/or upcoming events. Actively participate in all store related meetings, working towards exceeding sales and service performance goals as set by store management. Have a self-starter attitude; taking the initiative to keep the store well organized, merchandised, and stocked throughout the day. 1+ years of guest and sales experience, preferred. Familiarity using Square POS systems for sales transactions is preferred but not required. An interest in/knowledge of Woodstock, music, history, and museums (or willingness to learn). Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and Late-night concerts. Candidates for this position must enjoy working outdoors and in a fast-paced environment. Bending/stooping/kneeling/moving/lifting is required frequently for event setups/breakdowns. Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours).
Requirements: Drug Screening
Shift and Salary; This is a Part-Time Seasonal position, Monday-Sunday, shift varies, Salary: $18.75/hr, with opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses monthly. To apply email resume to hr@bethelwoodscenter.org