Job Type: Part time
Job Number: R-01365
Location: Providence
Job
Summary
The RISD Store seeks temporary sales associates to provide assistance to students. The workweek consists of a
schedule of 25-35 hours per week. Interested applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Temporary
positions at the RISD Stores provide the following:
-
20% store discount
-
RIPTA Transportation to and from
work -
Free admission to the Museum
-
Hourly rate of $20.80 per hour
The mission of the RISD
stores is to support the creative pursuits of our students and customers through a unique, inspiring, and informative shopping experience.
The temporary sales clerk will provide quality customer service by waiting on customers and answering product-related questions in a
courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner. The incumbent will perform detailed work in an accurate manner by using a cash register to
ring up sales, receive payment, and make sure to stock work areas with merchandise, as necessary, by retrieving stock from the storeroom.
Additional duties include applying labels and price tags on merchandise and shelving units, cleaning relevant work spaces, and pre-cutting
materials, as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Provide quality customer service by waiting on customers
and answering product-related questions in a courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner. - Perform detailed work in
an accurate manner by using a cash register to ring up sales, receive payment and make change. - Stock work areas
with merchandise, as necessary, by retrieving stock from the storeroom. - Apply labels and price tags on merchandise
and shelving units. - Clean shelves, counters, tables, and work areas.
- Pre-cut materials, as
needed.
Please note that Temporary Sales Associates will be cross trained in all RISD Retail departments to provide
assistance, as required.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- High school
diploma. - Applicants must have previous retail experience, strong telephone, and personal communications skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and hold multicultural competencies appropriate for working with a
diverse range of constituents. - Ability to cross-train in other RISD Auxiliary Services departments such as the Mail
Room. - Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and
interests.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Art and design
background preferred with knowledge of art supply application and contemporary art and design history. - Computer
experience preferred.
Union
No
Work Schedule/Duration of Assignment
25-35 hours per week. Nights and weekend shifts may be required. Specific schedules will be discussed with candidates at time of
interview.
Employment Status
Temporary, Part-Time
Grade
N/A
Documents
Needed to Apply
Resume (required)
Cover letter (optional)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful
candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as
fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them
to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
For internal use only – Job Family:
Temporary
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: R-01365
Location: Providence
Job
Summary
The RISD Store seeks temporary sales associates to provide assistance to students. The workweek consists of a
schedule of 25-35 hours per week. Interested applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Temporary
positions at the RISD Stores provide the following:
-
20% store discount
-
RIPTA Transportation to and from
work -
Free admission to the Museum
-
Hourly rate of $20.80 per hour
The mission of the RISD
stores is to support the creative pursuits of our students and customers through a unique, inspiring, and informative shopping experience.
The temporary sales clerk will provide quality customer service by waiting on customers and answering product-related questions in a
courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner. The incumbent will perform detailed work in an accurate manner by using a cash register to
ring up sales, receive payment, and make sure to stock work areas with merchandise, as necessary, by retrieving stock from the storeroom.
Additional duties include applying labels and price tags on merchandise and shelving units, cleaning relevant work spaces, and pre-cutting
materials, as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Provide quality customer service by waiting on customers
and answering product-related questions in a courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable manner. - Perform detailed work in
an accurate manner by using a cash register to ring up sales, receive payment and make change. - Stock work areas
with merchandise, as necessary, by retrieving stock from the storeroom. - Apply labels and price tags on merchandise
and shelving units. - Clean shelves, counters, tables, and work areas.
- Pre-cut materials, as
needed.
Please note that Temporary Sales Associates will be cross trained in all RISD Retail departments to provide
assistance, as required.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- High school
diploma. - Applicants must have previous retail experience, strong telephone, and personal communications skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and hold multicultural competencies appropriate for working with a
diverse range of constituents. - Ability to cross-train in other RISD Auxiliary Services departments such as the Mail
Room. - Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and
interests.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Art and design
background preferred with knowledge of art supply application and contemporary art and design history. - Computer
experience preferred.
Union
No
Work Schedule/Duration of Assignment
25-35 hours per week. Nights and weekend shifts may be required. Specific schedules will be discussed with candidates at time of
interview.
Employment Status
Temporary, Part-Time
Grade
N/A
Documents
Needed to Apply
Resume (required)
Cover letter (optional)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful
candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as
fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them
to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
For internal use only – Job Family:
Temporary
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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