Part-Time Retail Generalist

  • 5086494
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • The Science Museum of Virginia
  • Educational and Media Services
  • Trades and Operations
  • Wage (Hourly)
  • The Science Museum of Virginia

Title: Part-Time Retail Generalist

State Role Title: Retail Specialist I

Hiring Range: $15.00/hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Part-Time Retail Generalist to join our Retail and Food Services team. In this role, you will serve guests at our Museum Store, Grab-and-Go Café, and Dome Concession Stand, providing excellent customer service and ensuring a seamless experience.


As a Retail Generalist, you will be an essential part of our team. Key responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

  • Welcoming museum guests and fostering a positive experience
  • Operating the cash register efficiently and processing various sales transactions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Restocking merchandise and creatively organizing displays to enhance the shopping experience.
  • Assisting with receiving, ticketing, and organizing inventory.
  • Performing opening and closing procedures as required.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling with availability to work, at minimum, four hour shifts between 9:00AM to 5:30PM. Weekday, weekend, holiday and occasional evening availability is required. If you have an interest in science, enjoy interacting with visitors, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!


Please note that this is a part-time position and hours will vary each week based on operations but no more than up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge in specialty retail sales, direct customer service, heavy cash handling, and computerized register operation is required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to assess customers’ needs and suggest solutions to their questions. Be self-motivated, work well independently and as part of a team, enjoy working with children and be comfortable with crowds. The ability to perform basic math computations, work under pressure and strong attention to detail skills are essential. Candidate must be able to work weekdays, weekends and state, federal and local holidays and occasional evenings, be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or greater on a frequent basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis.

Additional Considerations

Experience in cash register daily reconciliation and experience in opening/closing procedures. An interest in science and food service experience is a plus. Spanish language proficiency and/or ASL also is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.


The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.

The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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