Gift Shop Clerk
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Retail
Retail Associate/ Customer Service
Gift Shop Clerk
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Posted Job TitleGift Shop Clerk
Job Profile TitleCustomer Service Assistant B, University Museum
Job Description SummaryReporting to the Gift Shop Manager, the Gift Shop Clerk will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Shopwhich includes opening and closing registers, ringing sales,assisting customers, and keeping the Shop clean and well stocked.
This person will help provide exemplary customer service bybecoming familiar with the Shop inventory, Museum space (galleries,bathrooms, classrooms, etc.) and Museum Programs. They will also betasked with additional duties as the Shop Manager sees fit. Theyalso function as representatives of the Museum to the public andhelp promote organization-wide initiatives such as membership salesand special exhibition promotions and events. Weekend availability is essential, as well as flexibility throughout the week.
Job Title:
Gift Shop Clerk
Department:
Gift Shop
Supervisor's
Title:
Gift Shop Manager
Compensation: $18.04 p/hour
Non-Exempt, Part-time (21 hrs/wk or 28 hrs/wk), Inperson
Job Responsibilities
- Operate the Museums POS system to process merchandise and membership sales.
- Open and Close the Shop. Merchandise, clean, and stockdisplays. Count registers in and out with a high level of accuracy.
- Help run the sales floor by assisting in the management ofschool field trips in and out of the Shop. Be attentive to guests.
Walk the floor and anticipate when they need assistance. - Provide excellent customer service by promoting the Museum'sexhibitions, the Shop's products and by being knowledgeable aboutthe Museum's events, layout and protocols.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Application Requirement
- A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered forthis position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you toupload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
** Please note that this is a term position with a target end dateof 9/28/2027
Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / SchoolUniversity Museum
Pay Range$16.60 - $18.04 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity StatementThe University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation,…
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