The Island Institute seeks a qualified candidate for the position of a seasonal Customer Service Retail Associate with Archipelago, the Island Institute’s retail store and fine arts gallery.
The Customer Service Retail Associate provides outstanding customer service to shoppers in a unique made-in-Maine shop and gallery setting.
Over 250 artists, crafters, and authors from 15 different islands and the coast of Maine are represented in the store.
The hourly rate is $15.
00/hour.
The successful candidate will have flexible availability and be able to meet gaps in the schedule.
Weekends are required.
*Essential Job Functions*
· Provides excellent service to customers, members, and vendors alike.
· Greet customers and provide assistance in determining needs and interests to recommend, select, and help locate the right merchandise.
· Answer customer questions regarding the store, the merchandise and artists, the Island Institute’s work, and membership benefits.
*Qualifications*
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Strong skills in customer service and creating a positive sales environment.
· Knowledge of general retail sales functions.
· Experience in a retail, customer service, or sales environment preferred.
· Excellent verbal communication skills and high level of customer service orientation.
· Positive energy level, patience, initiative, honesty, ability to work within a team, and ability to multi-task when the store is busy.
· The ability to give and receive constructive and helpful feedback with staff colleagues and customers.
· The ability to serve as an engaged and productive member of a team.
· Demonstrated dependable work history.
_Island Institute is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
In keeping with our commitment, Island Institute will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Susan Haversat at shaversat@islandinstitute.
org.
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_Island Institute is a nonprofit organization and an equal opportunity "at-will" employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities based upon an individual's ability and qualifications.
We do not discriminate against people based on race, citizenship, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability.
For more information about the Island Institute, please visit __www.
islandinstitute.
org_
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $15.
00 per hour
Shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Morning shift
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person