Sales Associate - New York, United States - The Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Jewish Museum:

The Jewish Museum serves people of all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through world-class art exhibitions ranging from ancient to contemporary.

Founded in 1904 and located on New York City's Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum aspires to be the global leader at the center of Jewish culture.

The Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years.

The Museum's thought-provoking, innovative, and intellectually stimulating exhibitions and education programs serve a wide range of audiences, including families, teens, students, educators, and visitors with disabilities.

As an identity-based institution, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among wide audiences.

The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work.

The Jewish Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all and to promoting a positive work culture that celebrates difference, challenges prejudice, and ensures fairness.

Integrity, collegiality, and excellence are central to the Museum's values.

These values, along with an institution-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion (DEAI), are embedded in the Museum's strategic plan and will be the focus of a comprehensive DEAI action plan.

The Position:

Department:
Shop

Reports to:
Associate Manager, Retail / Director of Retail

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Schedule:
Part-time; 4 days/week; weekends & events required

Responsibilities:

Engage with guests and contribute to a positive museum experience
Provide exceptional customer service to all guests
Proactively approach guests and assist with their merchandise selection, including presenting merchandise and effectively communicating product features and stories
Continually learn about new and existing products to better sell a range of clients
Execute accurate computer generated point of sale transactions, including capturing guest information for future communications
Sell Museum Memberships
Gift wrap and bag customer purchases
Replenish inventory in shop from stockroom
Assist with maintaining organization and appearance of shop
Process phone orders; assist with processing web and other special orders
Participate in annual yearend inventory in June
Help with special events as needed

Requirements:

Highend retail experience preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be computer literate, with knowledge of Retail Pro or similar POS computer program preferred
Knowledge of Judaica a plus
Interest in art and cultural institutions
Works well within a team
Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, Sundays, and some holidays.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and handle light lifting
Including a cover letter with your resume.