Part-Time Retail Generalist

Title: Part-Time Retail Generalist

State Role Title: Retail Specialist I

Hiring Range: $15.00/hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Part-Time Retail Generalist to join our Retail and Food Services team. In this role, you will serve guests at our Museum Store, Grab-and-Go Café, and Dome Concession Stand, providing excellent customer service and ensuring a seamless experience.

As a Retail Generalist, you will be an essential part of our team. Key responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Welcoming museum guests and fostering a positive experience
• Operating the cash register efficiently and processing various sales transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Restocking merchandise and creatively organizing displays to enhance the shopping experience.
• Assisting with receiving, ticketing, and organizing inventory.
• Performing opening and closing procedures as required.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling with availability to work, at minimum, four hour shifts between 9:00AM to 5:30PM. Weekday, weekend, holiday and occasional evening availability is required. If you have an interest in science, enjoy interacting with visitors, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!

Please note that this is a part-time position and hours will vary each week based on operations but no more than up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge in specialty retail sales. Required skills and experience include direct customer service, heavy cash handling, computerized register operation, excellent communication skills and the ability to assess customers’ needs and suggest solutions to their questions.

Candidates must be self-motivated, work well independently and as part of a team, enjoy working with children and be comfortable with crowds. A strong attention to detail, the ability to perform basic math computations and work well under pressure are essential skills. Candidate must be able to work weekdays, weekends and state, federal and local holidays and occasional evenings, be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or greater on a frequent basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis.

Additional Considerations

Experience in cash register daily reconciliation and experience in opening/closing procedures. An interest in science and food service experience is a plus. Spanish language proficiency and/or ASL also is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of y