Merchandise Sales Clerk - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Merchandise Sales Clerk is committed to the department's mission and vision of providing the finest customer service to each guest by actively engaging in meaningful guest encounters. They perform a variety of duties to ensure a positive experience to our guests. This position reports to a Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sells merchandise items
• Explains related history of merchandise
• Demonstrates operation of appropriate merchandise
• Cleans and maintains sales displays and sales area
• Keeps sales items in stock and on display
• Orders above items as necessary and maintains an inventory
• Keeps prices clearly posted and updated
• Assists merchandise buyer
• Registers sales
• Makes change
• Opens and closes registers
• Rents and maintains strollers and wheelchairs
• Provides information to the public or directs to a knowledgeable

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Commitment and top notch interpersonal skills to provide great customer service. Problem solving skills to identify practical solutions. Teamwork skills to work well with others and to be a productive member of the team. Must be at least 16 years of age and be able to obtain a work permit if selected for hire.

• JOB EXPERIENCE
• Training and/or experience that would demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills listed. 

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Merchandising methods and register practices
• Background/history/operations of merchandising
• Zoo and Safari Park rules and regulations
• Operate a cash register accurately and efficiently
• Understand and carry out instructions
• Understand and communicate effectively with the public
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the others in a diverse environment
• Foresee needs and maintain stocks before depleted 

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Escondido, CA
• Position Type: Hourly, Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate: $17.00

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. 

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.