Student Worker - Chinook Shoppe Sales Associate (2+ positions available)

Sales Associate/Customer Service

We are looking for an amazing Kalama student to work part time in our new Chinook Shoppe. The Chinook Shoppe is a collaborative effort between our CTE programs focusing on creating and selling products designed by Kalama students and staff. This is a great opportunity to build skills in the retail setting while fostering a positive image within the greater Kalama community around Kalama schools and programs.

Sales Associate Skills and Responsibilities:

• Provides a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service.
• Resolves customer issues and answers questions.
• Itemizes and totals purchases by operating the Square system.
• Collects payments by accepting debit/credit payments from customers.
• Verifies credit acceptance by reviewing driver's license; and operating credit card authorization systems.
• Maintains checkout operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with other Kalama school students, staff, and port members.
• Able to create and modify designs using CAD software
• Able to set up and manufacture products using multiple output machines and/or devices (heat press, hat press, mug press, laser engraver, 3d printer, sublimation printer, UV printer, direct to film printer, large format printer/cutter)
• Promotes Kalama schools and CTE program in a positive manner.
• Model reliability and flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
• Stock and manage merchandise.
• General cleaning duties at the end of each shift.

Work Hours: This position is currently a part time position with an average of up to 18 hours per week. The general hours at this time are afternoons and evenings, with the possibility of weekend hours as well. Additional job requirements may entail attending Timber Market events as a Chinook Shoppe representative.

Sales Associate Qualifications/ Attributes:

• Friendly and positive attitude
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability/willingness to build visual displays

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at Kalama High School
• Currently in good academic standing
• 0-1 years of retail experience desired
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Team centered

Interested applicants may also reach out to Mrs. Jones or Mr. Torppa in the Kalama School District if there are questions regarding the position and job requirements.