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Retail Ambassador - Part Time (seasonal)

Santa Barbara Zoo

Retail Ambassador - Part Time (seasonal)

Santa Barbara, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Does providing excellent customer service energize you? Do you have some successful experience performing daily retail operations? Does this kind of environment excite you and are you a natural in engaging staff and guests alike? If yes, we'd like to speak with you!This is a great opportunity for first time job seekers-and anyone energized by providing excellent customer service!Note: Applicant must be minimum 14 years of age Position Status: Part-Time, Regular, Hourly, Non-Exempt

    Schedule: Up to a max. of 25 hours per work week. Includes weekends, holidays and school breaks.Open Positions Needed: Monday - Friday, (must be available between 9am - 4pm), Weekends

    Compensation: $15.00/hour

    Positions Available:

    Main Store

    Fudge Shop (must have food handler's card)

    Inventory/storage room

    You must also complete the Zoo's Official Employment Application on the next page in order to be considered for the positionJOB DESCRIPTION

    SUMMARY:

    Under direct supervision of Director of Retail Operations (DRO), and Retail Shift Lead (RSL), the Retail Ambassador (RA) assists in executing the daily retail operations throughout the Zoo. This includes, and is not limited to, providing exemplary guest service in the retail shops, remote retail locations, and retail driven attractions. The RA exemplifies the highest standards to ensure the quality of the guest experience and the continued development of the institution’s Retail Operations.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following:

    Guest Experience and Sales

    Greets every guest within 10 feet with a warm smile, and every guest within 5 feet with a friendly “hello”.

    Engages with guests to share information, identify their needs, and make their experience a more personal one, providing a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

    Recommend, select and help locate merchandise based on guest needs.

    Responds to all guest inquiries, comments and criticisms in a timely manner

    Describes merchandise and explains use, operation, and care of merchandise to guests.

    Rings up sales using POS/Registers, Maintains records related to sales.

    Cleans work areas, shelves and counters. Straightens items, restocks. Prepares merchandise for purchase or rental.

    Arranges and displays merchandise to promote sales.

    Rents of strollers, wagons and wheelchairs, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance.

    Answers phone calls promptly and professionally.

    Operational Duties

    Performs opening and closing procedures including signing out/dropping off banks, signing out radios, and reporting any major problems or violations to supervisor immediately.

    Opens and/or closes retail stores, when scheduled to do so by supervisor.

    Ensures the Zoo’s presentation standards for cleanliness and maintenance are met, not only in retail stores, but Zoo-wide by picking up trash while out in the Zoo and while walking in from the parking lot.

    POSITION CRITERIA:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and environmental characteristics described below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and working and physical elements required of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

    Applicants must be minimum 14 years of age (Work permit required for 17 and under, unless graduated from high school).

    No minimum education required.

    Customer service and cash handling experience preferred.

    Outgoing and friendly personality a must.

    Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.

    Physical Requirements:

    This position requires the handling of merchandise, supplies and materials. It will be physically demanding.

    Your physical functions will include:

    Ability to physically access all areas of the Zoo.

    Ability to stand for at least two (2) continuous hours at a time.

    Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs. or push/pull 70 lbs., climb stairs or ladders, and manipulate basic tools of the job. Ability to move large quantities of merchandise with carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other moving equipment.

    Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull and perform repetitive motions.

    You must also complete the Zoo's Official Employment Application on the next page in order to be considered for the position

    The Zoo reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description does not constitute a contract for employment, and does not guarantee employment for any specified period of time. The job description does not in any way alter the at-will employment relationship.At this time, the Zoo does not sponsor employment or internship visas.