Museum Shop Associate
About the Job
Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association/Albacore Park - Home of the USS ALBACORE (AGSS 569) Submarine, 569 Submarine Way, a National Historic Landmark Site and Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is looking for a part-time Museum Shop Associate to begin in May, 2023. The PSMA has responsibility for the management, operation and maintenance of the former United States Navy submarine USS ALBACORE (AGSS-569), the ALBACORE visitor center and museum and ALBACORE Park. The primary focus of the PSMA is to maintain preservation and display of the submarine USS ALBACORE and interpretation of her role in the development of modern submarine technology.
The candidate shall:
- provide general information to visitors
- be customer and visitor service oriented with customer service skills
- ability to multi-task
- good general computer skills
- must be organized, self-motivated and reliable
- ability to lift 25 pounds
- process admissions and gift shop sales
- be stationed at either our visitor center, entrance stations, or information stations, where you will answer questions, provide visitors with unique facts and stories about the park and submarine, and provide information on picnic areas, memorial garden, local attractions, and recreational areas.
This work also involves informing visitors of park rules and regulations regarding COVID-19 protocols
Work schedule is from Memorial Day through Labor Day and could extend to permanent year-round work
Prior experience in sales, tourism or customer service preferred. The candidate must be able to stand for long periods of time either inside or outside. The candidate must be available to work weekends.
Please submit a CV/Resume and 1-page cover letter with 3 references via email to executivedirector@ussalbacore.org. Please include Museum Shop Associate in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender nonconforming candidates to apply. Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.