Store Associate (Part-Time)

Part Time Non-exempt, UnionAssist customers, conduct sales transactions, display merchandise, and assist in the daily maintenance of the store and its auxiliary areasDuties & Responsibilities:Operate a computerized cash register and calculator. Previous experience preferred.Greet and approach customers, discuss merchandise, and conduct transactions.Pleasant, professional manner, neat appearance.Experience in retail sales, customer service, or related skills and experience preferred.Knowledge and/or interest in art.Conduct and complete computerized register transactions, including sales, returns, gift certificates, interdepartmental transfers, etc.Wrap and package purchases.Provide appropriate information about merchandise and artist/manufacturer where appropriate using knowledge of product and other available information.Open and/or close the store, reconcile the register and receipts.Assist with light cleaning: dusting, sweeping, organizing merchandise.Assist customer with information about museum events.Restock and merchandise product on the sales floor.Assist with organization and maintenance of storage areas.Assist staff with special projects: i.e. inventory, special orders, clearance sales, exhibit store set up, receiving projects and museum events.Requirements:Education/Experience Requirements: High School, Minimum retail experienceLicense or Certification Requirements: NonePhysical Requirements:Move fixtures, products and equipment weighing up to 20 lbs without assistanceFrequently move about storeReach high and low shelvesReach customer service areaDiscern and distinguish price tags and product informationInteract and communicate with customers and Museum staffUse computer and productivity machinery such as cash register and calculatorTemperament:Excellent interpersonal skills, systematic, meticulous, reliable, patient, self-starter and works well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, analyze and solve problems independently and if necessary, collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.DEAI Statement:The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.Milwaukee Art Museum is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer.