Sales & Information Associate, Retail Park Store

Sales & Information Associate, Retail Park Store in Flagstaff, Arizona (Part Time)

Please note that this position works approximately 24 hours per week

Job: Part-Time Retail Park Store Associate in Flagstaff, Arizona

Pay Range: $18.35 - $19.24 (Hourly)

Do you love public lands, Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS) and the United States Forest Service (USFS), is seeking a Part-Time Retail Store Associate who will assist daily retail operations of Sunset Crater National Monument and Wupatki National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona. The retail store is an extension of the public lands experience and we pride ourselves on helping visitors create lifetime memories. Revenue from purchases made at the retail store supports education, research, public lands projects, and community engagement at 71 national park units across 12 western states and 2 forest service units in Arizona.

Our retail operations team is looking for passionate team members who will support all store functions related to running a retail store including but not limited to achieving sales and high customer service ratings. In addition to supporting general store operations, you will be responsible for maintaining positive, productive relationships with our National Park partners. If you love being in national parks and believe in working for an organization with a social purpose, this job opportunity is for you!

Job responsibilities

• Support day-to-day retail store operations.
• Provide excellent visitor and customer service.
• Complete sales transactions.
• Assist retail manager(s) as directed with store duties such as inventory, receiving, stocking, cleaning, organizing and merchandising.
• Responsible for clean and effective merchandising of products.
• Become an expert in the educational value of store products and be able to communicate the significance to store visitors.
• Assist with special events, as requested after normal business hours and on weekends.
• Help conduct physical inventory cycle and year-end counts to ensure accurate inventory.
• Act as an ambassador of WNPA and the NPS to ensure park visitors have meaningful and memorable experiences.

Physical demands

For a specific list of physical demands, please contact Human Resources to request.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required to various local events or speaking engagements. Occasional overnight trips may be required. Additionally, may be required to use personal or company vehicles.

Qualifications & experience

You must have the following qualifications and/or experience unless otherwise noted:

• High School diploma or GED required—unless currently a high school student
• Prior retail and point of sale system experience (preferred).
• Valid REAL ID driver’s license.
• Computer programs including Internet, databases, and Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Knowledge of office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, multiline touch tone phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and dollies.
• Planning, organization, analyzation, problem solving, multitasking, and communication.
• Ability to pass NPS background check to meet mandatory security clearance requirements, as well as pass Western National Park's independent employment background screening that may include, but is not limited to, employment, education, criminal, SSN verification and, professional references as part of its hiring requirements.

What we can do for you

We are committed to providing you value and support. As a part-time employee you will be eligible for:

• Employee

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Appreciation: Store Discount of 15% on your purchases

• Human Resources will provide more details upon hire.

• Western National Parks Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

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