Sales Associate

Peabody Essex Museum is seeking highly motivated and outgoing temporary Sales Associates for the Peabody Essex Museum Shop and our temporary pop up location, the Brick Box. Hours will be between 19 to 28 hours weekly and the duration will be from July thru November with some work extending into the end of December.

This role is ideal for individuals with impeccable customer service skills and the ability to engage with the public in a Museum Shop sales environment. We are seeking confident individuals who have strong interpersonal skills and can interact with our visitors in a professional and positive way. An interest in art and culture and a sense of fashion and personal style are helpful to the success in this role. General duties include point-of-sale checkout procedures, inventory replenishment, maintaining visual displays, direct sales, cash handling and other duties as needed.

Experience in the retail or service industry is a plus. Must be available for weekend and weekday shifts and able to stand for extended periods with the ability to lift 30 lbs. This position is temporary, benefits ineligible totaling 19-28 hours per week. The hourly range for this role is $19.00 to $19.50 commensurate with experience.

PEM strives to create a community of belonging that draws upon the widest pool of talent, embracing individuals of all backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. We seek candidates who can contribute to helping us achieve our goals and encourage you to apply for our open positions identifying the contributions you can make.

PEM considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.