Retail Associate(s) - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Now Hiring for our Summer 2023 Retail Team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Are you enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service by assisting guests throughout their entire shopping experience? Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, the destination draws more than 3 million tourists per year. We operate the iconic gift shop where you will be able to provide top-notch hospitality and welcome guests into a gift shop representing the sheer beauty, peace, and scenic grandeur of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection amongst the beauty of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The Details:
Wage: $12.80 per hour
Summer seasonal positions start immediately and extend until October 30th, 2023!

Receive a $300 Travel Stipend!
Must start between Aug 1-Sept 15, work a minimum of 60 days, and work an average of 40 hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Affordable employee housing and meals!
  • Dormitory-style housing with two employees per room with a private bathroom.
  • On-site laundry, employee shuttle service, and WIFI.
• Employee discounts on Lodging, Retail, and Dining at Xanterra park locations.
• Black Hills VIP Training Pass - includes access and discounts to location attractions!

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, answering customers’ questions regarding location, price, and use of merchandise.
• Greet customers on the sales floor.
• Operate cash register and obtain payment or credit authorization.
• Wrap or bag merchandise for customers as needed.
• Process returns and exchanges.
• Prepare end-of-shift deposit of payments.
• Stock and restock products as necessary; maintain product displays.
• Take inventory of stock and requisition merchandise from the stockroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least six months of previous cashiering experience. Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Public contact experience with a willingness to courteously interact with a broad cross-section of customers in a high-volume seasonal retail operation.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to properly handle and secure cash and credit cards; basic math skills and ability to make change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining guidelines set by the supervisor.
• Ability to stand/walk continuously for eight to ten hours.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend down or kneel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.