Retail Assistants at Adirondack Historical Association – Blue Mountain Lake, New York

Retail Assistant Position Announcement

The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) in Blue Mountain Lake is one of upstate New York’s major cultural institutions and is nestled right in the heart of the Adirondacks. Offering four seasons of outdoor recreation, surrounded by serene landscape, and cozy small towns, the ADKX offers something for everyone who enjoys the serenity of the Adirondack Park. The ADKX is a seasonal museum open from Memorial Day weekend through Indigenous People’s Day.

We are currently looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for Adirondack history to apply for our seasonal Retail Assistant positions. Retail Assistants play a vital role at the ADKX by providing our visitors with exceptional customer service. The Museum Store is typically the last stop of our visitor experience. Our Retail Assistants ensure our visitors leave with a lasting positive impression and reminders of their visit at the ADKX. Hourly range for Retail Assistants is $16.85 -$17.50.

The ADKX offers a number of additional perks for our staff members. We offer discounts at our Museum Store and Café, passes for friends and family, and free or discounted admission to dozens of area attractions and museums. Onsite seasonal housing is available for a small fee to those who need it.

The primary responsibilities of Retail Assistants include:

• Welcome each visitor and assist them whenever possible in locating merchandise
• Keep the merchandise in the store neat and well-stocked throughout the day.
• Process purchases in a timely manner.
• Prepare merchandise for store display or store orders.
• Light cleaning to ensure a positive experience for our visitors.

Our ideal candidates will:

• Have a friendly, confident, and positive attitude.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Be accommodating to visitors and staff members.
• Be able to handle money, make correct change, and operate a credit card machine.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.