Divisional Sales Clerk - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Divisional Sales Clerk is responsible for one or more areas of merchandise display, inventory level maintenance, orders, sales, warehouse supply and cash register operation at the Zoo or Safari Park. This position reports to the department Lead and Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Orders, stocks, displays, and sells merchandise items in a retail outlet
• Assists buyers and coordinators in reordering merchandise
• Deals with vendors intermittently
• Coordinates merchandise display and movement
• Participates in training sales clerks
• Fills mail orders
• Maintains sales areas and merchandise in a clean and orderly manner
• Maintains accurate and proper inventory
• Posts price change notices
• Operates a cash register
• Opens and closes register
• Provides information to the customers and handle complaints effectively

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Retail merchandise sales
• Effective customer relations skills
• Operate a cash register accurately and efficiently
• Understand and carry out instructions
• Communicate and work effectively with others in a diverse environment
• Work in a team environment and motivate others
• Multi-task and prioritize
• Follow directions effectively
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others
• Competently perform the representative duties outlined above
• Perform each Essential job function at a high level

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Hourly Part-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate: $18.73 

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org.  If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately. 

 Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. 

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.