Part-Time Job - MCA

Sales Associate

Employment Type: 

Part Time

Location: 

Chicago

 

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a part-time Sales Associate to sell merchandise including jewelry, gifts, and art books and to provide customer service to guests in the MCA Store. Duties include opening and closing the store, operating a cash register and processing returns, assisting with special orders and other customer requests. Additional responsibilities include merchandising, restocking, and maintaining the selling floor. Sales Associates are required to maintain a working knowledge of museum exhibitions as well as public and performance programs.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Some college preferred. Retail sales experience required. Must be highly motivated and demonstrate initiative. Applicant must be creative, able to work in a fast-paced environment, have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy selling. Knowledge of art and design is a must. Applicant must exhibit scheduling flexibility and be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, including weekends and some after-hours events as needed. Saturday availability is a must.

To Apply: 

Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Application for Sales Associate position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.

Contact

Contact Name: 

Museum of Contemporary Art

Contact Email: 

jobs@mcachicago.org

Contact Fax Number: 

312.397.4095

URL: 

http://www.mcachicago.org