Retail Associate for Temporary Exhibit
Description
Come join our team at the Museum and be part of our retail team for our temporary exhibits!
This position provides exemplary customer service as they help guests make their purchases. Establishes a positive customer service relationship with all guests, internal and external, to help
guarantee customer satisfaction which will contribute to the financial success of the Museum. Ensures that stock levels on the floor are stocked and aesthetically pleasing.
This is a Part-Time, Temporary position from September 2026 through April 15, 2027.
Job Class: Part-Time
Hiring Range: $20.00/hour
Essential Duties
- Greets and answer customers' questions, and provides basic information
- Ensures customer transaction is completed timely and accurately.
- Resolves customer issues as they arise, in a way that is best for the guest.
- Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the sales position including opening and closing
protocols - Stocks and maintains appropriate levels of stock on the floor, and in storage, as set by buyer.
- Follows the FIFO protocol.
- Assists in clean-up as appropriate for area.
- Stocks merchandise throughout the shift and before leaving to ensure a full retail space when open.
- Keeps merchandise displayed in an orderly manner.
- Handles money and can count back change. Receives payment by cash, credit cards, or automatic debits. Issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Adheres to cash handling policies and compliance standards. Maintains a clean and orderly
checkout area. - Maintains the Retail Operations space to address any required health and safety requirements.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- 6 months experience in a fast-paced restaurant or retail environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to pass any required certification for food, liquor health and safety.
Working Conditions
- Strenuous physical activity, moving tables, chairs, trays, and dishes.
- Regular bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Continuous standing during majority of 8-hour shift.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on August 28, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.
DMNS Core Values
- We love science.
- We are curious, creative, and playful.
- We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
- We think critically and act with empathy.
Perks of Working at DMNS
Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.
Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.