Store Assistant at The Omega Institute

Rhinebeck, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Sales, Cash Register, Merchandising, Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Reliability, Independence

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

NOTE: This is a residential, seasonal (May - October) position. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-staff-faq]. Omega Seasonal Staff Experience Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment. * Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause. * Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] classes, trainings, and events. * Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus]. Seasonal Staff Commitment We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission [https://www.eomega.org/about/overview/vision-mission-values-aspirations], and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience. Job Description Store Assistant: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Omega Store Manager. Summary The Omega Store is a retail center for participants, faculty, staff and visitors. The Omega Store stocks pertinent books to the Omega culture, as well as books written by, and recommended by faculty; music; clothing, jewelry, greeting cards and artifacts important to the Omega culture. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Maintain store cleanliness and other routine tasks including once a week deep cleaning. * Provide sales and customer service to participants, faculty, staff and the public. * Ring up sales on computerized cash register and accept payments. * Process the daily cash out. * Label, tag and otherwise check in items received by Manager and Receiving Supervisor. * Check in book orders against invoices. * Other duties as assigned by manager. Work Details * This position functions on the Omega campus. * This is a full-time position. The day-to-day schedule varies according to operational need, staff are expected to work night and weekend shifts. Physical Requirements * Ability to frequently move items that weigh 20-50 pounds for various needs. * Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. * Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions. * Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary. * Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, and ability to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Ability to observe details at close range. Required Experience/Qualities * Ability to use computerized cash register and store software quickly and accurately. * Ability to work independently once trained. * Ability to create space/merchandising skills. * Excellent customer service skills. * Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Team player. * Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals, and core values. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Compensation Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes: * Wage * Indoor housing [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-housing-tenting] * Three delicious meals [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus/meals] per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall * Access to Omega’s staff benefits [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] * This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage. ---------------------------------------- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement]. [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement] Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Store Assistant is responsible for maintaining store cleanliness, providing sales and customer service, and processing transactions. They also assist with inventory management and other duties as assigned by the manager.