Retail Associate

Job Duration: Mid April through early October

SSSC Status: Seasonal, Part Time 15-20 Hours/Week

Supervisor: Retail Manager

Location: 834 Lincoln Street, Sitka, AK

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour DOE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Description

The Science Center Retail Associates are part of the public face of the Sitka Sound Science Center. The position involves daily interaction with diverse groups of locals, tourists, and visitors to Sitka. Retail Associates play an integral role in the success of the Science Center’s Gift Shop by greeting customers and guests, fielding questions about Sitka, all while assisting customers find the unique items that are available in the gift shop. Opportunities for workforce skills development.

Tasks

  • Greet and direct customers
  • Provide accurate information about products, features and pricing
  • Ensure store is stocked and clean and update Retail Manager if inventory is low
  • Handling cash, check, credit card and return transactions using POS system, training on the system is provided
  • Have basic understanding of SSSC 
  • Maintaining exceptional customer service

Qualifications

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Customer focused
  • Works well within a team
  • Punctual, showing up on time ready to work
  • Willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks
  • Experience in retail and/or merchandising is a bonus, but not required, training will be provided.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently

Background

The Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC) is a growing 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to increase the understanding and awareness of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of Alaska. Its core purpose is to use science and education to strengthen and serve Sitka and southeast Alaska. Inclusion and equity are core values of the Sitka Sound Science Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for students, researchers, and staff. We believe every member of our staff and visitor to our facility enriches our diversity by sharing a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover solutions. We encourage you to pursue your interests, develop your potential, and bring your full self to work.

SSSC is a busy non-profit research and science education organization. From spring into the fall, we host visiting researchers, high school and university field courses, education programs, and visitors. These months are full of energy, excitement, fun, and people.

Sitka Sound Science Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

Additional Information

Please provide a letter of interest, a current resume, and contact information for 2 professional references or a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Application documents should be submitted in Word or PDF format to Amy Rowe, Retail Manager (arowe@SitkaScience.org)