Admission and Boutique Attendant
Organization
McCord Stewart Museum
Job Type
Permanent
Language Required
Bilingual
Location
Montréal, Québec
Application Deadline
03/02/2020
Job Start Date
17/02/2020
Date Posted
21/01/2020
Email
rh.mccord@mccord-stewart.ca
Website
https://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/job-and-internships/
Salary
$14.64
Job Description
The McCord Museum is seeking an Admission and Boutique Attendant Reference No.: 202001E
Reporting to the Manager, Boutiques and Visitor Services, your principle duties will include:
Reception and ticket sale functions (90%):
• Greet visitors with courtesy and process tickets. Operate a computerized point of sale (POS) and inventory system;
• Provide the public with information about the Museum and, if necessary on regional tourism (in person and by telephone);
• Distribute audio-guides by explaining its function and handle the returns;
• Prepare bank deposits and balance cash daily;
• Look after the general appearance of the entrance area;
• Occasionally host events (welcoming guests, coat check);
• Act as a resource person for the operation of the multimedia Theatre (use of microphone).
Boutique (10%) :
• Provide an excellent and bilingual customer service and process sales of goods;
• Advise customers and develop sales of products;
• Process online sales and special orders;
• Operate computerized point of sales system (POS) and inventory management system;
• Maintain merchandise displays and product facing;
• Carry out inventory functions: receiving, labelling and display of products;
• Maintain an observant eye over the store to minimize theft;
• Maintain general appearance of the shop (may involve some light cleaning duties).
Employment conditions
• Part-time unionized position, 11.5 to 30 hours per week - Flexibility required during evenings and weekends;
• Wage offered: $14.64 per hour (hiring salary) – 11.5 hours per week guaranteed.
Qualifications and profile required
• CEGEP diploma in relevant field (art, history, tourism);
• Fluency in English and French; knowledge of a third language would be an asset;
• One year of retail experience, operating computerized cash register and handling sales;
• Friendly and helpful disposition, excellent customer service;
• Well-groomed appearance and sense of responsibility;
• Skills in merchandising and gift-wrapping;
• Interest for the cultural and tourist environment, as well as Aboriginal and Canadian arts and crafts.
Why join the McCord Museum’s Team?
• Flexible hours and collaborative workspace;
• Collegial work environment.
If you wish to apply, please send your cover letter (Ref. No.: 202001E) and resume by February 3rd, 2020 to the Human Resources department at the following email address:
rh.mccord@mccord-stewart.ca