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Retail Associate (Seasonal March 2026 - August 2026)

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

Ever wonder what it’s like to spend your summer at the heart of a world-class museum? Here is your chance. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is looking for Summer Seasonal Staff to join our team and help our retail shops thrive during our busiest season of the year. This isn’t just "working a register." You’ll be a key part of the guest experience, helping visitors of all ages find the perfect memento to remember their day of discovery. If you are reliable, high-energy, and love the buzz of a fast-paced museum environment, we want to meet you.
This seasonal, temporary role runs from March 2026 through August 2026, featuring a consistent schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. most days, with a shift extension until 9:30 p.m. for our Friday night events. Job Class: Part Time, Seasonal
Hiring Range: $20/hour
Work Schedule: 3-4 days per week, 20-25 hours. Evenings, holidays and weekends required. 

Essential Duties

  • Greets and answer customers' questions, and provides basic information.
  • Ensures that food safety and security standards are met and adhered to consistently.
  • Resolves customer issues as they arise, in a way that is best for the guest.
  • Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the sales position including opening and closing protocols.
  • Stocks merchandise throughout the shift and before leaving to ensure a full retail space when open.  
  • Keeps merchandise displayed in an orderly manner.
  • Handles money and can count back change. Receives payment by cash, credit cards, or automatic debits. Issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
  • Adheres to cash handling policies and compliance standards. Maintains a clean and orderly checkout area.
  • Maintains the Retail Operations space to address any required health and safety requirements.
  • Actively tags merchandise, restocks and merchandises stock as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • 6 months’ experience in a fast-paced restaurant and retail environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. 
  • Ability to pass any required certification for food, liquor health and safety.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

  • POS experience.
  • Basic cash handling or point-of-sale experience.
  • A positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for creating joyful, memorable guest experiences.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, March 20, 2026.  Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

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