Part-Time Sales Associate

Description

Department: Museum Store

Reports to: Museum Store Assistant Manager
Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Work schedule:  Non-standard including weekdays, evenings, and weekends

DMA Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive. 

The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of the position:
The Sales Associate assists in the daily operations of the Museum store, including assisting and serving customers, closing sales and performing sales transactions; restocking merchandise and assisting with merchandise displays.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Practice exceptional customer service.
• Must enjoy dealing with the general public, including large groups of school children and tour groups.
• Utilize effective sales techniques.
• Accurately handle all sales transactions.
• Accurately open, close and balance the cash register.
• Maintain current knowledge of merchandise.
• Provide support for store operations by creating and maintaining displays as directed.
• Monitor store environment, straightening and cleaning as needed.
• Assist in restocking the sales floor as directed by the Assistant Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years retail sales experience.
• Strong working knowledge of computer, cash register, and calculator skills a must.

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to work weekdays, weekends and evenings. 
• A friendly, approachable, outgoing, people-oriented personality is critical.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle large crowds.
• Ability to work with staff, DMA members, and the general public in a professional and courteous manner.

Our Core Values

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.