Job Description
Job Description
Join the Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo Retail Team!
Work in the incredible Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo, have fun, meet visitors from around the world, and even have your commuting expenses covered!
The Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo in Washington DC are currently seeking experienced and friendly Temporary Retail Associates to deliver excellent customer service in our Museum and Zoo Stores, Carousel and Theaters. Our Retail Associates represent the Smithsonian Institution and deliver top-notch service to our visitors from around the world!
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage
- Commuter assistance subsidy
- Exciting, mission-driven work environment
- Metro-accessible locations
- Early-evening closing times
We offer a commuter assistance subsidy to help with commuting expenses, a competitive wage, an exciting work environment and convenient, metro-accessible locations. Smithsonian Museums and the Zoo close in the early evening, so no late retail nights!
What You Bring
- At least 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Experience with:
- Merchandise replenishment
- Shipping and receiving
- Visual merchandising
- Loss prevention
- Accurate cashing handling
We are looking for friendly people who love to smile, and dependability is a must! An appreciation for or interest in Museums, Aviation, Science, Animals, History and/or Culture a plus!
Important Details:
Candidates must be available Weekends and Holidays - No exceptions!
Candidates must be able to lift up to 20 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and have the ability to operate a computerized cash register system. Our Zoo employees may be working outside under varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions – both hot and cold, will be standing and walking for long periods of time over uneven and hilly terrain, and may work in a confined and limited space.
To apply, please forward a resume and cover letter letting us know why you would be a great addition to our team!
Attention: Retail Recruitment
Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs.
Final candidate selection will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a pre-appointment background check and subsequent background investigation for a position designated as Low Risk. Employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit for salary payment and may serve a one-year probationary period. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. This is not a federal service position. Candidates must be US employment eligible without sponsorship.
Company DescriptionSmithsonian Enterprises is a division of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research organization. Smithsonian Enterprises encompasses Smithsonian magazine, Museum stores, Restaurants, IMAX theaters and the Smithsonian Catalog, Consumer products, Educational travel, e-commerce, and commercial media enterprises in book publishing and the Smithsonian TV Channel.
Company Description
Smithsonian Enterprises is a division of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research organization. Smithsonian Enterprises encompasses Smithsonian magazine, Museum stores, Restaurants, IMAX theaters and the Smithsonian Catalog, Consumer products, Educational travel, e-commerce, and commercial media enterprises in book publishing and the Smithsonian TV Channel.