Museum Store Associate, Getty Villa (Part-Time)

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Job Summary

The Museum Store Associate supports the Getty Villa Museum Store as a professional and outgoing sales associate. The Store Associate operates a POS system, applies basic computer skills, handles money, and communicates effectively with visitors providing outstanding customer service. Additionally, the Store Associate demonstrates knowledge of current museum exhibits, store merchandise, and museum layout.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Assists customers with orders
• Handles cash responsibly with accuracy according to opening/closing procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of products, current exhibitions, and store/museum policies
• Prepares store and/or satellite locations for opening by restocking merchandise from carts, checking inventory and supply levels, and providing general housekeeping
• Maintains store throughout the day

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-2 years retail experience preferably in a museum, specialty, or book store

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to operate a computerized point-of-sale system (POS)
• Must be able to stand between 4-6 hours consecutively
• Must be personable, congenial, and hospitable
• Must have strong selling skills
• Must have strong communication skills
• Getty Villa knowledge - galleries, exhibitions, general information
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly off-Fridays
• On-site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

 

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.