Part-Time Sales Associate

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Part‑Time Sales Associate. Reporting to the Shop Manager, Part‑time Sales Associates are responsible for providing excellent customer service, accurate processing of sales transactions, and maintaining the Shop’s appearance. They must be knowledgeable about the museum’s offerings, handle cash and credit transactions, and assist with inventory and merchandise displays. Additionally, they are involved in opening and closing procedures, assisting with special events, and providing information about the museum as well as the Shop’s offerings.

Part‑time Sales Associates are also responsible for assisting with the Shop’s annual physical inventory count.

• Provide a high level of customer service that is welcoming and knowledgeable
• Accurate processing of sales transactions (in‑store as well as phone, in‑store mail orders, and e‑commerce)
• Support the processing of in‑store pick‑up orders from the Shop’s online store
• Ensure proper stock levels in the Shop for both merchandise displays and sales floor back stock
• Assist with the arrangement of merchandise to create visually appealing displays and maintain an organized sales floor
• Maintain a clean and organized work space and sales floor by ensuring proper stock of daily supplies such as bags and tissue; perform light dusting and cleaning of merchandise displays
• Communicate merchandise and supply needs to management
• Assist with the maintenance and organization of inventory and display fixtures in both the sales floor and stock room
• Attend quarterly departmental staff meetings
• Support the annual physical inventory count of the Shop
• Other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager and Director of Merchandising

This position is scheduled to work up to 21 hours per week. Preferred availability includes day shifts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:15 AM–5:15 PM.

• High school/GED minimum
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Experience with Point‑of‑Sale software and e‑commerce a plus
• Museum and/or art‑related experience desirable

The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.

The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre‑employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.