Seasonal Retail Associate - Ipswich, United States - The Trustees of Reservations

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Job Location
Crane Beach - Ipswich, MA

Position Type
Seasonal

Description

About The Organization:

The Trustees is an organization with a fascinating past and an exciting future. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891, by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and work to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000+ acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 40,000 members.

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.

Position Summary:

Visited by more than 350,000 people annually, Crane Beach remains a national model for balancing conservation of diverse natural habitats and wildlife-more than 1,200 acres of beachfront, dunes, and maritime forest grace the property-with the management of active public recreation. Whether you want to take a refreshing plunge, play in the sand, or bask in the sun, this unparalleled seaside experience has provided fun and lasting memories for generations. Our seasonal team members are the driving force for creating a safe, mission driven and memorable experience for all Crane Estate visitors

Retail Associates perform the essential function of welcoming all guests to the Crane Beach Store and selling merchandise and Trustees Memberships in the Gift Shop.

They are crucial as ambassadors of The Trustees, introducing guests to Gift Shop merchandise, directing guests to amenities, and sharing the many benefits of membership.

Pay Rate: $16.00-$17.50 per hour

In This Role You Will:

Essential Functions:

• 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 Manager as to inventory levels.
• Independently open and close the Beach Store, including starting and closing register sales sessions and reporting sales.
• Direct visitors, answer questions and sell merchandise, tickets, and memberships.
• Able to provide respectful, exceptional customer service to all guests with a friendly, courteous, and confident demeanour.
• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory CORI background check
• Able to lift 40lbs. Able to work in varying weather conditions, including summer heat.
• Expect to work 2-3 days including some weekend days and holidays. This is a seasonal, non-exempt, hourly paid position.

Work environment- Semi-indoors retail store located at Crane Beach.

Physical demands- Ability to stand and move on feet for 8-10 hours and ability to lift 40lbs required.

Position type and expected hours of work- Expect to work 2-3 days including some weekend days and holidays. This is a part time, seasonal, non-exempt, hourly paid position.

The Trustees offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.