Membership Associate - Museum jobs in Dayton, OH

Job Opportunity - Museum Store Associate with Dayton Art Institute (DAI) in Dayton, OH

Are you ready for an opportunity to be part of the team supporting the Dayton Art Institute Museum Store and strengthening community connections? Are you passionate about art and inspiring imagination? If so, Dayton Art Institute would like to speak with you!

As the Part-Time Museum Store Associate, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Museum Store and Leo Bistro by providing exceptional customer service, processing transactions, executing opening/closing procedures, and maintaining a well-stocked and organized sales floor. You will enhance the guest experience through excellent customer service and thoughtful product recommendations to assist the team in reaching sales goals. You will also be responsible for minimizing potential stock loss by maintaining a high level of awareness and alertness, reporting safety hazards and risk factors to manager and Security all with a focus on supporting the Museum's Mission, Vision, and Values.

This is a part-time position with an hourly rate of $17.00 - $18.00 based on experience. This position provides a flexible 20-25 hours per week. Successful candidates must be available to work during museum operating hours Wednesday through Sunday, including Thursday nights, some holidays, and special events.

Other requirements of the position include:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of retail experience, ideally in an art orientated environment or a high-end specialty store.
• Ability to interact with a diverse audience and build relationships.
• Strong selling skills; experience in point-of-sale systems, working with a cash register and cash handling.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language, or bilingual a plus.

The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region's premier fine arts museums. The museum's collection spans 5,000 years of art history, including important American, Ancient American, Asian, and European fine and decorative art collections, and numbers more than 27,000 objects. We recruit professional, experienced individuals to enhance our ability and reputation for providing quality service to our community and the world around us. Our employees obtain extensive knowledge of the arts, which complements their area of expertise.

To learn more about us and The Museum Store, please visit our website:

https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit/shopping/

Are you ready to join a diverse and inclusive team? Apply online today. Be a part of our future!

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