The Retail Store at Mia is seeking candidates with excellent customer service skills to fill part time sales positions.  Sales Associates are responsible for engaging and inviting visitors to enjoy The Store at Mia, while contributing to our mission of community enrichment.

We are looking for applicants to fill varying shifts from Tuesday through Friday, plus at least one weekend shift availability requirement each week.  Applicants without weekday availability must be able to provide both Saturday and Sunday availability.

Retail Store Hours:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays                   10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays & Fridays                            10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturdays                                               10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sundays                                                 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In this role, you will…

• Greet and engage visitors while projecting a helpful, warm and friendly interaction.
• Provide style/design recommendations and assistance during each guest’s shopping experience.
• Deliver excellent service while striving to act in the best interest of the visitor.
• Actively contribute to the growth and development of the retail team.
• Participate in the cultivation of a teamwork-focused environment.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Specific Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential functions of the job.
• One to three years of experience in the field of retail or other customer focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide an excellent visitor experience.
• Strong communication, organization, problem solving and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work well and pleasantly with the public in a fast paced environment.
• Highly motivated and task oriented.
• Ability to operate sales register and make accurate transactions.

Who You Are

You have an outgoing and engaging personality and thrive in a fast paced and high service environment.  You have a keen eye for visual aesthetic in a retail environment.

You’re good at and enjoy…

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting customers in selecting merchandise.
• Having fun while building relationships with customers and always acting in their best interests.

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is an audience-focused workplace where everyone strives to provide excellent service and cultivate honest and positive relationships. Generosity, agility, emotional intelligence, positive energy, and driving results are the core values that define Mia’s culture. Successful employment at Mia includes full embrace and consistent demonstration of these values by all team members.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, send a cover letter including your interest in the position, what you will bring to the position, and why you are the ideal candidate, and a resume to miajobs@artsmia.org.

Posting Deadline

Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 12, 2018

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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