Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Main Office - Memphis, TN 38134Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $11.00 - $12.00 Hourly Company SummaryAbout Shelby Farms Park ConservancyShelby Farms Park Conservancy (SFPC) is the nonprofit that manages and cares for Shelby Farms Park and Shelby Farms Greenline in Memphis, TN. SFPC is responsible for daily management, fundraising to meet operational budget needs, setting the vision for the Parks future, and stewarding its natural resources. SFPC team members are committed to our vision of creating a celebrated 21st-century park that defines and shapes a great city that provides inclusive, equitable, and free access for every resident of the Memphis area.At 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the largest urbanparks in the country.  Today, the Park features miles of paved and unpaved trails, dozens of lakes and ponds, the internationally recognized and sustainably designed Woodland Discovery Playground, a buffalo herd, the FedEx Event Center, a water play sprayground, an outdoor event stage overlooking an 80-acre lake, a treetop adventure course and more.   Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Sales  Associate is responsible for working with Park guests, selling various goods + merchandise in the Lake’s Edge Gift Shop or Pine Lake Outpost at Shelby Farms Park, as well as assisting with other needs of Park events and activities, all while maintaining an atmosphere of warm, friendly customer service. This position will report directly to the Retail + Sales Coordinator, to meet overall guest experience, revenue, and fundraising goals for Shelby Farms Park.  Duties + Areas of ResponsibilityDeliver the Park standard and reputation of above and beyond customer service.Accurately completes customer purchases and process all payment tenders via POSEnsures the gift shop area achieves the highest standards of cleanliness and presentationFollow opening and closing shift procedures.Establishes personalized yet professional rapport with customersCompletes any other duty assigned by the Retail + Sales Coordinator, Sales + Marketing Manager,  and/or Director of Sales + EventsAssist with merchandise sales for fundraising events throughout the year, including Starry Nights holiday light show.Maintain a working knowledge of park amenities, programs, mission, and operational times for various locations to assist guests best.Sales Associate Qualifications Requirements + Desired QualificationsFlexible Schedule: Must be available to work weekends and some holidays/school breaksExcellent communication skills and desire to provide a friendly and enjoyable customer experience while working well with your teamElicits confidence and builds rapportExperience with cash handling Demonstrates values of collaboration, accountability, authenticity, trust and learningCollaborates with people of different races, backgrounds, experiences and educational levelsEnthusiastic, dependable, trustworthy, self-motivated,  and self-aware Physical Demands + Working EnvironmentAbility to stand or walk constantly during shiftMust have physical agility and the ability to handle objects carefullyAbility to lift or move objects of 30-40 lbs Additional InformationThis document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as requiredThe typical work week can range from 8 to 20 hours. Weekend shifts are typically 6-8 hours. There are occasional 2-5 hour event-oriented shifts on evenings and weekends.  SFPC is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age (40+), disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.  

<p>Shelby Farms Park Conservancy (SFPC or the Conservancy) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that manages and operates Shelby Farms Park and Shelby Farms Greenline through a private-public partnership with Shelby County Government. That means the land that comprises Shelby Farms Park and Greenline is publicly owned, and SFPC is responsible for daily management, fundraising to meet operations budget needs, setting the vision for the Park&rsquo;s future and stewarding its natural resources. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is committed to providing inclusive and equitable spaces for each and every visitor. OUR VISION We are giving rise to a celebrated 21st century park that defines and shapes a great city. OUR MISSION To manage, operate, restore and improve Shelby Farms Park in partnership with and for the public With the support of our volunteers, donors and partners, we are doing just that! Each year, SFPC raises 75% of the $5+ million annual operating budget through general donations, corporate and foundation support.</p>

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