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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Washington, DC
Washington, District of Columbia

About this job

Job Description

The Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall in Washington DC are currently seeking experienced and friendly Temporary Retail Associates to deliver excellent customer service in our Museum Stores. 

Have fun, earn extra income and work in an exciting environment! Our Retail Associates represent the Smithsonian Institution, and deliver top-notch service to our visitors from around the world!

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of retail and/or customer service experience including:

  • Superior Customer Service Skills
  • Merchandise Replenishment
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Loss Prevention
  • Cash Handling

We are looking for upbeat and outgoing personalities, and dependability is a must! A knowledge of or interest in Art, Science, History or Culture a plus!

Candidates must be available Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays – no exceptions.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 10 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and have the ability to operate a computerized cash register system.

To apply, please forward a resume and cover letter letting us know why you would be an asset to our team.
Attention: Retail Recruitment

Convenient metro-accessible locations in Washington DC, along with an exciting work environment, competitive compensation, and commuter assistance to help with metro rail/bus expenses.

Applicants selected for interview will be given a retail math skills test.

Final candidate selection will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a pre-appointment background check and subsequent background investigation. Employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit for salary payment.

Due to the high volume of applicants received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.  This is not a federal service position.

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."

Company Description

Smithsonian Enterprises is a division of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research organization. Smithsonian Enterprises encompasses Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines, Museum stores, Restaurants, IMAX theaters and the Smithsonian Catalog, Consumer products, Educational travel, e-commerce, and commercial media enterprises in book publishing and the Smithsonian TV Channel.