Sales Associate I (Part-time), Presidio Visitor Center
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sales Associate I (Part-time) Presidio Visitor Center
Organization Description:
Since 1981 the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy(Parks Conservancy)has served as the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service collaborating with the Presidio Trust partners donors and the community to support the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The GGNRA stretches across three Bay Area counties north and south of the Golden Gate Bridgeand includes iconic places such as Muir Woods National Monument Fort Point National Historic Site Alcatraz Island Crissy Field Mori PointLandsEnd and the Presidio of San Francisco.
The Parks Conservancy engages at the intersection of national park sites local communities social justice and climate resilience. Collaborating with partners our staff are dedicated to enhancing public awareness and providing volunteer and educational opportunities in the parks. We are park builders caretakersambassadorsand educators all working to connect people to parks in support of ourvisionParks for All Forever. Join us.
Department Description:
The Interpretive Centers and Sales Department is responsible for developing and operating visitor centers throughout the Golden Gate National Parks providing visitor information orientation and other direct services. Conservancy Interpretive Centers provide educational functional and proprietary park merchandise along with changing park exhibits. The department develops park books maps and interpretive and branded products manages warehousing and distribution operates the Muir Woods Fee Collection program and develops and operates the Conservancys online sales and wholesale programs. Interpretive Centersinclude Alcatraz Park Stores Muir Woods Visitor CenterLandsEnd Lookout Warming Hut Fort Point Park Store Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center and Presidio Visitor Center.
Position Overview:
This is a non-exempt non-benefitted part-time (16 hours/week) Sales Associate I position. The work location is at the Presidio Visitor Center San Francisco.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Retail Sales
- Sell interpretive and educational merchandise to help the Conservancy meet daily sales goals.
- Help with unpacking tagging and placing of newly arrived merchandise.
- Help maintain a clean and organized store and storage spaces.
- Maintain positive and respectful relationships with all partners including the National Park Service and Parks Conservancy colleagues.
Visitor Information and Orientation
- Inform visitors about GGNRA providing knowledge about trails and other park information and area history and nature.
- Promote and sell memberships explaining benefits and value of joining the Parks Conservancy.
- Provide information to visitors about the scope of the Parks Conservancys programs projects volunteer opportunities and other ways for engagement.
Training
- Complete all required training to provide the best service for visitors including safety de-escalation and bystander intervention skills park trails and other information.
- Participate in ongoing training in sales skills product knowledge inventory and Conservancy programs and policies.
Reports To: Retail Manager Assistant Manager
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent Sales ability and accurate cash handling experience.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Sales retail museum park ranger hospitality or related experience.
- Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 2 years comparable experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and Work Environments:
- Work is performed in a retail stockroom and office setting.
- Work is primarily performed standing or walking.
- Work requires squatting kneeling and climbing (short step ladder).
- Frequently lifts carries and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Etc. as needed
Health and Safety:
It is the goal of the Parks Conservancy to create andmaintaina safe and healthy work to mitigate hazards and risks that may cause harm to employees consistent with state and federal play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and are expected tocomply withall applicable health and safety rules.
Pay Rate/Grade: $21/hour (Grade 11)
Application Deadline Date: Friday 4/17/2026
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individuals race color religion sex national origin age physical handicap veteran status or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal State and local laws & ordinances. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
