Gift Shop Attendant - Temporary, Full-time

West Parry Sound District Museum

17 George Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2M2

$17.60 an hour - Temporary, Full-time

Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented individual to join our team as a Shop Assistant. As a Shop Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing excellent customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of our shop.
 

Duties:
- Assist customers with their inquiries, provide product information, and offer recommendations
- Perform cashiering duties, including processing payments and issuing receipts
- Maintain a clean and organized shop environment
- Stock shelves and replenish inventory as needed
- Conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits
- Assist with product displays and merchandising
- Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets
- Handle customer complaints or concerns in a professional manner
- Follow company policies and procedures for cash handling and inventory management
- Light Housekeeping duties
- Facilitating Northern Nature Exchanges and docent duties.
 

Skills:
- Strong retail sales skills with the ability to upsell and cross-sell products
- Excellent organizational skills to maintain inventory accuracy and shop cleanliness
- Experience in conducting product demos to showcase features and benefits
- Bilingual skills (English and other) to assist customers from diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of technology products and ability to provide sales support in this area
- Effective communication skills to interact with customers and team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

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This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about customer service, have strong sales skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic retail environment.

Please note that all positions at our company are paid, including internship positions.
 

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2.5 months
 

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week
 

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work days:

• Weekends as needed
   

Work Location: In person at the museum
 

Application deadline: 2025-05-17
Expected start date: 2025-06-16

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If you are interested in joining the museum's team as a gift shop attendant please email a copy of your resume and a cover letter to Nadine Hammond, manager@museumontowerhill.com, with subject line "Gift Shop Attendant Application"

We look forward to reading your application!

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