OVERVIEW: Generate financial support for the Museum by assisting Museum Store customers with purchases; assist with the daily operations of the Museum Store.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Assistant Store Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Ensure security of Museum Store by maintaining an awareness of customers and store environment.
2. Utilize excellent customer service and retail skills to proactively assist store customers in a pleasant and positive manner.
3. Maintain accurate and organized records of sales and merchandise inventory.
4. Maintain a thorough knowledge of inventory to aid customers in purchasing needs.
5. Maintain knowledge of the Museum, membership and store policies.
6. Stock merchandise as necessary and assist in processing phone and mail orders.
7. Assist with the visual merchandising of the store as necessary.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. High school diploma or equivalent experience.
2. Previous experience in retail sales.
3. Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
4. Ability to use a variety of different cash registers.
5. Demonstrated proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel and other software programs. Accurate typing/keyboarding skills.
6. Organizational ability with strong supervisory skills.
7. Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to motivate self.
9. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a constantly changing environment.
10. Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
11. Ability to work with donors, members, the public, and co-workers professionally and tactfully, and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resource Department for additional information.

EOE

Deadline: January, 15, 2008
Organization: Seattle Art Museum
1300 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Website: www.seattleartmuseum.org/jobs