Gift Shop Sales Clerk, Part-Time .75 FTE (4948)
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Socorro
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryPosition Description:
Position SummaryThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is
a diverse, exciting, and prestigious research facility that plays a
vital role in the study of the universe. In addition to its
scientific work, the Observatory is committed to outreach and
education. The Observatory offers a wide range of programs and
resources for students, teachers, and the general public, including
tours, lectures, and online resources. The Observatory operates a
variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the
famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank
Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large
Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile.At NRAO we are
seeking a The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) announces
an opportunity for a full-time Gift Shop Sales Clerk.The Sales
Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service and
accurately processing sales transactions. The position will be
based at the Very Large Array site, 50 miles west of Socorro,
NM.What You Will be Doing:Welcoming Visitors.Answering questions in
person or on phone about NRAO and the VLA; directing more detailed
questions to appropriate sources.Processing storefront sales using
point of sale system, Altru.Processing online sales, by preparing
shipment and shipping labelsMonitoring and maintaining stock on
sales floor, places new merchandise on shelves, racks and/or
stands. Keeps stock orderly and dusted.Assisting with physical
inventory counts. Reporting problems in a timely manner.Performing
clean-up in gift shop, visitor center, and facilities as needed
during hours of operation. Opens and Secures gift shop at beginning
and end of day. Directing customer service and sales activities in
store; resolves customer issues and concerns. Proactively complying
with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work
area is expected.The VLA Gift Shop is open daily. Work schedule
will include working some weekends.Work EnvironmentThe VLA Site is
a remote scientific/industrial facility at 7000 feet elevation.
Works in retail environment, must be able to work at a computer
with detailed and complex alpha and numerical information.Who You
Are: Minimum of High school diploma or GED. You have at least one
year of experience in retail and working with the public.Competency
SummaryMust be able to work independently and reliably. Prior
experience with credit card processing software and Point of Sale
software preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, including public speaking; and the ability to communicate
comfortably and effectively with the public, educators, students,
senior managers. Additional RequirementMust have a valid drivers
licenseBackground CheckThe selected candidate must successfully
pass a post-offer, pre-employment background and credit check as a
condition of employmentTotal Rewards: The NRAO offers a
comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to
eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees
and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation
and benefits package that supports our employees overall well-being
and career growth.CompensationThe starting rate of pay is $15.00
per hour. The NRAO strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly
qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering
competitive compensation and recognition for performance.Factors
which may affect starting pay within this range may include;
education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications
of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor
market conditions. Benefits:NRAOs benefits package addresses the
needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning
on the first day of employment. NRAO provides excellent paid time
off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15
sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8
weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are
effective on the first day of employment. NRAOs retirement benefit
contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified
participants base pay with no required employee contribution; we
also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee
retirement contributions.Application Instructions: Select the Apply
button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a
cover letter describing interest and suitability for the
positionEqual Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal
opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans,
Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit
http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. If you require reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due
to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to
resumes@nrao.edu.The NRAO is an equal opportunity employer
(M/F/D/V)The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of
the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative
agreement by Associated Universities,
Inc.PM20PIa11664b9f95f-25660-34120081
Keywords: National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Rio Rancho , Gift Shop Sales Clerk, Part-Time .75 FTE (4948), Sales , Socorro, New Mexico
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