Gift Shop Sales Associate

Job Description

GIFT SHOP SALES ASSOCIATE (PT)
Part-Time onsite in Irondale (Birmingham), AL. Not remote-eligible.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:
Assist customers with questions about merchandise, enter purchases and accept payments in the Religious Catalogue Retail Gift Shop.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Interact with pilgrims, visitors, guests, and the public in general in a courteous and pleasant manner.
• Answer customer's questions and respond promptly to customer needs in a friendly and positive manner.
• Stock and arrange merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to promote sales, and label items with prices by stamping, marking, or tagging
• Accept and process payment for merchandise in form or cash, check or credit cards.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of internal eBlasts for communication and promotions.
• Generate and maintain reports on new items and sale items to support inventory and marketing efforts.
• At the end of the day, record sales from the register, balance the drawer, and prepare a deposit.
• Keep records of sales, prepare inventory of stock, and order merchandise.
• Answer Gift Shop phone calls.

ABOUT YOU:
• 1-3 years of retail experience, relevant training, or a comparable mix of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills; professional, friendly, tactful, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic faith and EWTN's mission.
• Available to work 25-29 hours per week, with flexibility to occasionally support pilgrimage groups and special events on off-days or outside regular hours.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and standing for extended periods.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
• We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN's mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
• Caring environment. We value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
• Worship at work! Freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you're ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please apply at https://www.ewtn.com/employment.

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About the Employer

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 44th year, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN's 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.