Gift Shop Associate, Part Time (15 hours, weekends)

Founded in 1927 St. Francis Yacht Club is steeped in over 90years of yachting traditions. From the beginning St. Francis Yacht Clubs membership has included many of the Bay Areas most prominent citizens and greatest sailors. The Clubs annual regatta schedule is one of the most active in the world. Both physically beautiful and naturally demanding the Bay provides a racer with the ultimate in wind current and weather conditions for truly competitive exciting sailing.

Adjacent to the Marina District the clubhouse provides a boating and social venue for members and their guests featuring deep-water guest docks outstanding dining amenities and incredible vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The Club boasts a professional staff excellent dining rooms inviting bars and spectacular private party facilities not to mention extensive experience in accommodating regattas of all kinds and sizes.

In addition to the city-based clubhouse Tinsley Island is our private slice of paradise located 60 miles up the Delta from St. Francis Yacht Club. This 40-acre oasis is accessed by a Club-owned launch or private boat and offers a year-round getaway for our members featuring dockage and houseboats on-island lodging and kitchen facilities a swimming pool small boat fleet for member use and a variety of other diversions in a rustic relaxing setting.

Position: Sales Associate

Department: Front Desk Membership

Reports to: Assistant General Manager

Type: Part Time 15 hours/week

Work Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays

Pay: $20/hour

Job Summary:

The Sales Associate is responsible for the appearance and day-to-day functions of the Ketch All shop. As a first point of contact for Club members and guests the Sales Associate must always present a friendly and helpful demeanor. Main duties include maintaining retail space cleaning organizing selling merchandise and managing special orders for members. The Sales Associate runs the counter which includes answering phones and providing information to members and guests. The Associate may also perform basic office work basic housekeeping tasks and other duties and provide a positive experience for Club members.

A successful Sales Associate puts customer service first. Being able to efficiently switch tasks to best assist Club members is key. Customers should always leave the Ketch All with a positive experience. All staff will become familiar with Club rules and policies and be able to provide this information effectively to the membership

Essential Functions:

Greet members and guests in a friendly manner

Run point of sale for shop merchandise

Provide product info to customers and make merchandise recommendations

Place and receive merchandise orders for stock and special orders

Ensure Ketch All is kept neat and clean by dusting etc.

Arranges and displays shop inventory

Answer phones and assist members with requests and queries

Provide information about Club amenities generally

Support the Front Desk team as needed

Qualifications:

Familiarity with common computer functions (e.g. word processors web browsers etc.)

Able to learn specialized computer programs

Able to organize and multi-task

Able to interact face-to-face with customers both first-time and regular

Retail experience

Sailing knowledge/experience a plus

Confidentiality

Must uphold the highest level of confidentiality regarding member information files and subjects discussed about member information between Membership Director Chairman and persons related.

TO APPLY
Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Applications are also accepted at

All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential.

Required Experience:

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