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Museum Store Associate, Getty Center - $23.11/hr, Part-Time

Job Family
Retail and Merchandising
Type
Regular Part-Time
Position Status
Getty Center
Workplace Type
Onsite
Salaried/Hourly
Hourly
Hiring Pay Scale
$23.11 Hourly
Program/Department
Finance and Accounting - 1602-GC Museum Store Operations
Requisition Number
2024-4457
ERRP Eligible
No

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Job Summary

The Museum Store Associate supports the Getty Museum bookstore as a professional and outgoing sales associate. The Museum Store Associate operates a POS system, applies basic computer skills, handles money, and communicates effectively with visitors. In addition, the Museum Store Associate demonstrates knowledge of current museum exhibits, store merchandise, and museum layout.

Major Job Responsibilities

  • Assists customers with orders
  • Handles cash responsibly and with accuracy, according to opening/closing procedures
  • Demonstrates knowledge of products, current exhibitions, and store/museum policies
  • Prepares store and/or satellite locations for opening by restocking merchandise from carts, checking inventory and supply levels, and providing general housekeeping
  • Maintains store throughout the day

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1-2 years retail experience, preferably in a museum, specialty, or book store

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to operate a computerized point-of-sale system (POS)
  • Must be able to stand between 4-6 hours consecutively
  • Must be personable, congenial, and hospitable
  • Must have excellent selling skills
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Ongoing knowledge of Getty Center - galleries, exhibitions, general information
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
  • 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
  • Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
  • Educational Assistance and professional development
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
  • On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
  • Community service opportunities

 

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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