Seasonal Retail Associate

Seasonal Retail Associate

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a 'living room' where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here : make the most of this moment.

The Seasonal Retail Associate supports the store leadership team through the cultivation of a store environment that surprises and delights our guests each time they walk through our doors. We envision someone with a vibrant personality, an efficient nature, and natural warmth. Our ideal candidate will provide exceptional service in all aspects of the sales floor guest engagement, selling, product knowledge, styling, cash wrap, restock and overall shopkeeping. They are a team player through supporting daily processes, maintaining product and visual standards, and adapting in the Crystal Bridges and Momentary daily pace.

Principal Responsibilities

• Deliver a positive, friendly experience by engaging the guest through conversation and service. Enhance the guest experience by focusing on customers and not on projects during prime hours.
• Contribute to the overall store culture by being positive, respectful, and helpful to others and act as a positive role model to peers.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and multiple priorities.
• Work productively within the team and take initiative to work with others toward a common, collaborative goal.
• Assist in the training and development of peers.
• Actively participate in daily and department meetings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in job knowledge, participate in the processing of new shipment, help the team to keep receiving and back stock areas clean and organized.
• Exhibit awareness of loss prevention guidelines.
• Always adhere to company health & safety regulations.
• Uphold store merchandising and cleanliness standards.
• Support personalized and framed art print orders from start to finish, communicating with customers and internal teams to ensure timely completion.
• Support sales by assisting in merchandising and display projects.
• Exhibit a familiarity with current product, trend awareness and how they reflect with the exhibitions.
• Balance individual (own) cash drawer at the end of each shift and always follow cash handling procedures to ensure accurate accounting of all revenue.
• Support departments during performances, special events and festivals.

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.