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Title: Retail Associate - Youth Hire

Location: Kotzebue, AK

Status: Part Time, Temporary

Position Summary:

The Retail Associate serves as the first point of contact for customers and the general public. This role requires a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service by providing efficient, accurate, and friendly assistance. The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring each customer has a positive experience and is satisfied with the products and services received.

This position requires maintaining a professional and welcoming image of the company through both in-person and phone interactions. The Retail Associate supports daily store operations, contributes to sales goals, and works collaboratively with the store management team.

This position is temporary and intended for summer youth hire.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a computer-based point-of-sale (POS) system accurately and efficiently.
• Price, stock, and assist with ordering merchandise as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the store and surrounding work areas.
• Provide excellent customer service and support sales efforts to help meet store goals.
• Work collaboratively as a team member to support daily operations and overall store performance.
• Assist with general cleaning of KICL property and grounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn KICL-specific systems.
• Retail or customer service experience, including use of credit card transaction systems, preferred.
• Experience with of credit card transaction systems, preferred.
• Ability to safely lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Approved State of Alaska work permit required for applicants ages 14-16.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a fast paced multi-tasking environment requiring reliable attendance. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. Employees are required to work both with a team and individually.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and co-workers.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30lbs.
• Vision requirements include: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check. The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.