Gift Shop Associate - 10 hours, Day Shift
Salem Hospital

Job Info

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If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling part time job, have we got an opportunity for you! Salem Hospital's Gift Shop is looking for a friendly, responsible, hard working Associate for 10 hours per week. All or some of the hours may be on the weekends.

• The Gift Shop Associate will support the daily operations of the shop including sales, inventory management and customer service.
• Responsible for assisting customers with their purchases with a positive energetic attitude which includes making recommendations and suggestion to meet the customer needs.
• Sales functions of opening and closing the store if needed according to current standards of operations following security guidelines.
• Ability to accurately operate a cash register, credit card machine and balance the cash drawer at the end of the shift
• Receive and price incoming merchandise.
• Assist with merchandising and display of products.
• Answer phone calls, take messages and special orders over the phone.
• Must be able to accurately, efficiently receive incoming merchandise: unpack boxes, match incoming orders with the packing slips, record damages and shortages, price and arrange merchandise on shelves. Assist with ordering of merchandise.
• Maintain an organized backroom and restock the sales floor as needed.
• Gift wrap purchases, create gift baskets and make deliveries within the hospital as needed.
• Work with volunteers on a daily basis and under the direction of the store manager delegate tasks to volunteers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to accurately use a cash register and computer and counting money
• Strong communication skills. Must be able to fluently read, write and speak English
• Lift up to 20 pounds, ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility to be scheduled based on the hours of operation, sales, seasonal trends and the needs of the business throughout the year. This may include working weekends
• Work well with others.
• Organizational skills, detailed orientated and work accurately
• High level of customer services
• Problem solving and decision skills
• Previous retail experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

EEO Statement
Salem Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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