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Job Description
Title:Sales Assistant
Division: Provosts Office
Department: Historic New Harmony
FLSA Status:NonExempt
Salary Range:$13.78/hour
EEO Job Group:5 E6
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forSales Assistant.
This position will greet and provide information to guests; provide excellent customer service; operate cash registers; open and close the Atheneum galleries theatres and public areas; provide orientation programs; staff facility rentals and specialty events; and assist in maintaining museum shop inventory.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Open and close Atheneum galleries theatre and public areas.
- Greet visitors; provide information about New Harmony and the surrounding area.
- Process customer purchases. Key sales information into the cash register compute authorized discounts accept cash checks and charge payments make change and issues receipts. Secure cash and media at the register.
- Complete daily worksheets and transaction reports.
- Assist in promotion of museum tours and merchandise.
- Assist with school and group tour checkin.
- Provide orientation program including showing Historic New Harmony (HNH) film and tour of galleries and upper deck.
- Provide information and materials relating to the history and amenities of New Harmony.
- Staff facility rentals and specialty events.
- Assist in maintaining inventory including pricing merchandise restocking shelves and arranging displays.
- Assist with preparation of accounts receivable and complimentary tour forms.
- Track number of visitors.
- Assist in annual inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to accurately handle sums of money checks and credit cards; including counting change.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with computers word processing and email software.
- Must be adaptable open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- General understanding of New Harmony history.
- One year of retail experience.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Standard work hours are parttime and may vary on a weekly basis. Hours are limited to 28 hours per week. Visitor Centers hours of operation are Tuesdays through Sundays (closed on Mondays) 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 1December 23.
- Occasional weekend hours required.
- Occasional evening hours may be required.
- Resume
PreEmployment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employmentrelated visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at or. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disabilityrelated accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
