Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Sales Assistant.

This position will greet and provide information to guests; provide excellent customer service; operate cash registers; open and close the Atheneum, galleries, theatres and public areas; provide orientation programs; staff facility rentals and specialty events; and assist in maintaining museum shop inventory.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Open and close Atheneum galleries, theatre and public areas.
  
  
• Greet visitors; provide information about New Harmony and the surrounding area.
  
  
• Process customer purchases. Key sales information into the cash register, compute authorized discounts, accept cash, checks and charge payments, make change, and issues receipts. Secure cash and media at the register.
  
  
• Complete daily worksheets and transaction reports.
  
  
• Assist in promotion of museum tours and merchandise.
  
  
• Assist with school and group tour check-in.
  
  
• Provide orientation program, including showing Historic New Harmony (HNH) film, and tour of galleries and upper deck.
  
  
• Provide information and materials relating to the history and amenities of New Harmony.
  
  
• Staff facility rentals and specialty events.
  
  
• Assist in maintaining inventory including pricing merchandise, restocking shelves and arranging displays.
  
  
• Assist with preparation of accounts receivable and complimentary tour forms.
  
  
• Track number of visitors.
  
  
• Assist in annual inventory.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required prior to hire date.
  
  
• Ability to accurately handle sums of money, checks and credit cards; including counting change.
  
  
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Experience with computers, word processing, and email software.
  
  Must be adaptable, open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• General understanding of New Harmony history.
  
  
• One year of retail experience.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Resume

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.