Job Information
New York Botanical Garden Regular Part Time Sales Associate in Bronx, New York
The Part-Time Sales Associate assists customers and rings up purchases, maintains and restocks displays, keeps work areas stocked, neat and clean.
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Accurately ring up sales in the register and wrap purchases to prevent breakage and protect plants.
Assist customers and provide information about shop merchandise and general Garden programs.
Stock displays in a neat and organized fashion, and monitor items needed from the warehouse.
Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain the shop’s appearance.
Requirements:
Previous retail experience preferred.
Friendly and pleasant demeanor
Detail oriented
Willingness to work hard and be part of a team.
Flexibility re: duties, hours, and holidays – some evening hours will be required.
Pay Rate: $17.00 - $17.50
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Prolonged and frequent standing
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Baseline schedule:
Tuesday - Friday 9am- 6pm
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org . EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans