Job Description
Job Description
Excellent opportunity for Customer Service Experts! The Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington DC is currently seeking temporary Retail Associates to join the team. Work in the amazing Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, have fun, meet people from around the world, and have your commuting expenses paid! NO LATE NIGHTS!
We offer a commuter assistance subsidy to help with commuting expenses, a competitive wage, an exciting work environment and a convenient, metro-accessible location. Our Smithsonian Museums close in the early evening, so no late nights!
What you bring:
- At least 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience
- Superior Customer Service Skills
- Merchandise Replenishment
- Shipping and Receiving
- Visual Merchandising
- Loss Prevention
- Accurate Cash Handling
We are looking for friendly people who love to smile, and dependability is a must! An appreciation for or interest in Museums, Aviation, Space Travel and Science a plus!
Important stuff:
- Candidates must be available Weekends and Holidays!
- Candidates must be able to lift up to 10 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and have the ability to operate a computerized cash register system.
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
The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer and values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."
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 U.S. 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.