Retail Associate

POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE ASSOCIATION (PRNSA)
We partner with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations. As a national leader in coastal conservation and environmental education, we transform park visitors into park stewards. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Retail Associate will be part of the retail team responsible for daily operations at the three park stores at Point Reyes National Seashore. We are looking for a reliable individual who enjoys interacting with the public, has strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and is familiar with—or interested in learning more about—our retail stores and park.

REPORTS TO: Susan Oertel (Senior Retail Manager)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Provide excellent customer service
• Run daily store operations and sales independently across store locations. This includes opening and closing procedures, stocking and restocking store shelves, folding, refolding, and organizing store merchandise as needed, keeping stores tidy throughout the day, and processing shipments as needed and time allows
• Assist with inventory shipment processing, keeping inventory storage areas organized, and able to assist with physical packing and transfers of inventory to other store locations
• Share information and knowledge of PRNSA and its mission
• Sell new and renewing PRNSA memberships
• Share your knowledge of the park with customers
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous retail sales experience
• Able to work independently and with others
• Attention to detail, able to keep stores neat and visually appealing
• Schedule flexibility, occasionally able to sub for other staff for vacations and/or illness
• Seasonal availability, more days and hours in summer and winter, is helpful
• Appreciation for the park
• Reliable transportation is needed to get to our store locations

PHYSICAL DEMAND: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, walk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb a ladder, balance, lift, and carry up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time, flexible, and the average workweek should total 16 to 24 hours, with some exceptions due to the nature of the work. This role will be 100% in-person. Employees will be paid for driving time and mileage from Bear Valley (headquarters) to and from the Beach Store, the Lighthouse, or any other location that necessitates work outside of headquarters. PAY & BENEFITS: $22-$25/hour, non-exempt. The position includes:

• Sick
• Vacation
• Holiday pay
• 403b with a 5% employer match

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is an open retail setting. The noise level is usually moderate.  

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

• Position open until filled
• Successful candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview

To Apply: Please submit a resume that includes contact information for three references. Cover letters are optional. 
 

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Point Reyes National Seashore Association is an at-will employer. Point Reyes National Seashore Association is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Department: Stores
This is a non-management position
This is a part time position