Store Clerk

Posting number: 2026-01107

Department: Seattle City Light

Job classification: Store Clerk

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Utilities, Customer Service

Summary

This position is located in Newhalem, WA which is 125 miles away from Seattle in a remote area. 

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

Seattle City Light is seeking a Store Clerk at our Skagit General Store. The Skagit General Store is located in Newhalem, WA, right in the heart of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. The general store serves a customer base comprised of City Light employees, local residents and tourists. Tourists are generally seasonal, the general store experiences its highest visitor traffic in the peak summer months. This position will report to the Store Keeper.

Examples of duties

• Greet customers; respond to requests for information about the merchandise and the general store area. 
• Operate a cash register, totals sales, and collect payment from customers.  
• Restock shelves, coolers, freezers, and display cases; wraps and marks produce and meat.  
• Receive merchandise, checks invoice for proper amount and correct price; unloads and stores merchandise.  
• Clean floors, display cases, shelves, and coolers; defrost freezers.  
• Assist the Store Keeper in determining orders, pricing merchandise, and taking annual inventory of stock.  
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.  
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. Required to lift heavy objects.  
• Required to work varying hours including work evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of one year retail store experience (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. 
• Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Required to work varying hours.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

None

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work independently.  
• Experience working with a computerized cash register/inventory management system.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Emergency Response Commitment: 

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

Supplemental information

The full salary range for this position is $27.65 to $32.15 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application: 

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement 
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. 

Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.   Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on