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Exhibit Center Assistant

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Position: Exhibit Center Assistant
Date: 03/00
Position Code: 5601
EEO Code: 443


Job Summary
Under the direction of the Exhibit Center Office and Exhibit Center Manager, supports the operation of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Exhibit Center during it's six-month season.

Major Duties
  • Ensures smooth daily operation of the WHOI Exhibit Center, the Institution's primary visitor facility.  Responsibilities include opening and closing the facility, cleaning displays and exhibits, and staffing gift shop and entry desk, as needed.  Works cooperatively with other Exhibit Center and Institution staff and the WHOI volunteer corps.
  • Sells merchandise in the Exhibit Center gift shop.  Responsibilities include operating computerized point-of-sales systems; handling receipts and deposits; following detailed procedures for daily closeouts; and restocking, folding, pricing, and counting inventory.
  • Greets customers, visitors, and the general public.  Responsibilities include providing accurate information about WHOI programs and activities.
  • With other staff, carries out above responsibilities on Exhibit Center Coordinator's day off.


Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
High school education required; college education helpful.  Experience in public information and retail operations recommended.  Familiarity with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and vicinity helpful.  Required attributes include good customer relations, tact, friendliness, enthusiasm, flexibility, ability to take direction, and care and accuracy with receipts and records.  Familiarity with computer systems in a retail setting helpful.  Position requires moderate physical ability (climbing stairs, carrying boxes of inventory, standing for long periods, cleaning displays and exhibits, etc.).

Last updated: February 25, 2013
 


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