Gift Shop Associate

Gift Shop Associate

R.J. Corman's My Old Kentucky Dinner Train in Bardstown is seeking a friendly, motivated Gift Shop Associate to provide exceptional customer service to guests while supporting daily retail and depot operations. This role combines retail sales, guest interaction, and operational support in a unique and historic setting, and can be structured as either a part?time or full?time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clerk duties, including checking guests in and assisting with boarding
• Process sales transactions (cash and credit), assist customers with product selection, bagging, wrapping, and payments
• Maintain gift shop cleanliness and ensure merchandise is properly stocked
• Monitor, record, and report gift shop inventory
• Create visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance the customer experience
• Assist reservation staff with duties as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

• Prior cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication skills with an enthusiasm for sales and guest interaction
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty, and strong work ethic
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing quality benefits to employees and their families.

Full-Time Team Members

• Immediate eligibility (Day One):
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays per year
  • Veteran's Day paid holiday for U.S. Veterans
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits:
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • FSA and HSA options

All Team Members

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral bonus program
• Employee discounts from various suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual boot voucher
• Company-provided PPE
• Prescription safety glasses allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment requirements include a criminal background check and substance abuse screening, including a urine drug test for illegal drugs.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.