Title: Bryant Park Shop Associate
Location: New York City
Starting Rate: $17.50/hour
Bryant Park Corporation is hiring part-time staff to operate a year-round shop and information kiosk in Bryant Park.
Retail responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Opening and closing the kiosk.
- Processing transactions and managing a cash drawer.
- Actively engaging with customers by answering questions and recommending shop products.
- Providing a positive shopping experience to customers.
- Taking inventory and restocking merchandise.
- Maintaining a clean and organized product display.
- Reporting customer requests and interests.
Associates are expected to:
- Greet customers and visitors with genuine enthusiasm.
- Provide information about the park including amenities and layout, activities, and events.
- Give clear, concise details and directions to help visitors get to their destinations.
- Be familiar with local landmarks, restaurants, shops, and businesses in the area.
Associates can expect to work 20 – 30 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates who can work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. This is an in-person job which cannot be performed remotely.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1 year of retail sales, customer service, or visitor services experience.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work individually and in a team environment.
- Outgoing, mature, positive, and proactive.
- Responsible and detail-oriented with excellent observation skills.
- Organized and able to prioritize tasks in order of importance.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and major holidays.
- Access and responsiveness to email and text.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must email shopjob@bryantpark.org with "Shop Associate" and your name in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include a cover letter expressing your qualifications and interests.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person