Belle Grove Plantation, a historic house museum in Middletown, Virginia, is one of the 27 historic properties of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is a non-profit partner in the Cedar Creek Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Belle Grove is currently seeking a Museum Shop Assistant. This is a part-time position for approximately 20 hours per week that pays $15 per hour. The schedule includes two consecutive 9 a.m.-5 p.m. days (could be weekend or weekday) and up to six hours on a weekday. It is an ideal position for a college or graduate student or recent retiree.
Duties include:
- Open and/or close out cash register at the beginning and end of visiting hours. Prepare the Museum Shop accounting sheet and deposit.
- Assist customers in Museum Shop.
- Monitor Welcome Center for neatness and restock merchandise and do light cleaning, as necessary.
- Stock Museum Shop with current tourist information and brochures.
- Oversee volunteers working at the front desk as they greet and provide information to visitors, sell tickets for tours, and sell memberships.
- Staff front desk and assume the above duties when volunteer is absent.
- At end of each day, tally sales and prepare the deposit and accounting sheet.
- Open and close the Museum before and after hours.
- Assume the above duties during special events, which may include some weekend or evening hours.
Requirements:
- Experience in customer service in a retail environment.
- Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
- Computer skills for operating the POS system.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain shop orderliness.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
- Enjoy working with people in a busy environment.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience working in a museum or tourism organization.
- Experience working with children or educating others.
- Ability to learn new computer applications.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic shop environment and engage with a diverse customer base. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and enjoy working to build a sense of community, we encourage you to apply.
Belle Grove Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Middletown, VA 22645 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Middletown, VA 22645: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person