Division: Provost’s Office
Department: Historic
New Harmony
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $13.78/hour
EEO Job
Group: 5 E6
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for
Sales Assistant.
This position will greet and provide information to guests; provide excellent customer service; operate cash
registers; open and close the Atheneum, galleries, theatres and public areas; provide orientation programs; staff facility rentals and
specialty events; and assist in maintaining museum shop inventory.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Open and close
Atheneum galleries, theatre and public areas. - Greet visitors; provide information about New Harmony and the surrounding
area. - Process customer purchases. Key sales information into the cash register, compute authorized discounts, accept cash, checks
and charge payments, make change, and issues receipts. Secure cash and media at the register. - Complete daily worksheets and
transaction reports. - Assist in promotion of museum tours and merchandise.
- Assist with school and group tour
check-in. - Provide orientation program, including showing Historic New Harmony (HNH) film, and tour of galleries and upper
deck. - Provide information and materials relating to the history and amenities of New Harmony.
- Staff facility rentals and
specialty events. - Assist in maintaining inventory including pricing merchandise, restocking shelves and arranging
displays. - Assist with preparation of accounts receivable and complimentary tour forms.
- Track number of
visitors. - Assist in annual inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to accurately handle sums of money, checks and credit cards; including counting
change required. - Excellent customer service skills required.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
required. - Experience with computers, word processing, and email software required.
- Must be adaptable, open to change and to
considerable variety in the workplace.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- General understanding of New
Harmony history preferred. - One year of retail experience preferred.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Standard work hours are part-time and may vary on a weekly basis. Hours are limited to 28 hours per week. Visitor Centers hours of
operation are Tuesdays through Sundays (closed on Mondays), 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March 1-December 23. - Occasional weekend hours
required. - Occasional evening hours may be required.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near
the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials. Application materials should include:
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for
employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an
employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring
accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in
seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of
Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
