Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time/Ops)

Department

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University. Learn more about The Ringling at https://www.ringling.org/careers.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide excellent, enthusiastic customer service to visitors.

• Greeting and thanking guests as they enter and leave the store.

• Learning the stores products.

• Proactively assisting visitors with their product selection.

• Making suggestions to meet guest's needs whilst increasing sales opportunities.

• Making thoughtful suggestions for additional products to purchase.

• Answering general visitor inquiries, and processing sales at the register.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Processing shipping orders and returns.

• Helping to maintain the store appearance such as dusting, straightening, restocking, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, climb a small step ladder, stock products on high and low shelves, and often lift up to 25 lbs.

Helpful

While helpful, these skills are not required to be considered for this role:

• Previous retail experience.

• Ability to learn a point-of-sale system.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

Rate of Pay: $15 per hour

Working Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week over a varied schedule. Please note this role's hours may include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays based on the needs of the Ringling.

• This position is based in Sarasota, FL.

• This is an OPS position.

• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check to include fingerprinting.

For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-358-2773 or employment@ringling.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.