Seasonal Retail Associate (Castle Hill)

Ipswich, SD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 18

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in properties are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity and have helped protect more than 50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers and our 100000 Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website .

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $16-$18/hour

Hours per week: 8-16 hours a weekend June-August

Job Classification: Nonexempt Limited Term

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: Variable. Est- May - December

Location: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Great House Ipswich MA

What Youll Do:

The Role:

As a Seasonal Retail Associate you perform the essential function of welcoming all guests to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate and selling merchandise in the Gift Shop and/or Welcome Cottage.

You are crucial as ambassadors of The Trustees introducing guests to Gift Shop merchandise sharing the history of the house and Crane family with guests directing guests to refreshments and amenities and explaining the many benefits of membership.

Specifically youll:

Operate Shopify POS system to sell merchandise/refreshments.

Maintain supplies. This includes but is not limited to restocking and maintaining inventory as needed and alerting the Manager to inventory levels.

Independently open and close the Gift Shop including starting and closing register sales sessions and reporting sales.

Upon request work at the tour desk and/or welcome cottage directing visitors and selling merchandise tickets and memberships.

Establish a positive visitor experience and provide excellent customer service

This is a limited term nonexempt position (8 16 hours/week) reporting directly to the Castle Hill Retail Manager.

Requirements

What Youll Need:

Skills and Experience:

Able to provide respectful exceptional customer service to all guests with a friendly courteous and confident demeanor.

Able to learn and use POS and Ticketing systems handle cash and make credit card sales.

Able to handle multiple tasks and unexpected situations in a calm manner.

Team-oriented with a professional positive attitude towards all staff volunteers and guests.

Availability to work at least one day each weekend and some evenings and holidays.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Must be able to work in varying weather conditions including summer heat.

Must be able to work 2-3 days a week including some weekend days and holidays.

Eligibility Criteria:

Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Dont quite have all the skills and experience listed above We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Questions Contact our People team at !

Benefits

Your Benefits:

Sick time: Mass Sick Leave Accrual

Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .

Required Experience:

DescriptionWho We Are:Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value i...