GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCON is hiring: Retail Associate in Rochester

Job Details

Job Location
Edith Mayo Program Center-Rochester, MN - Rochester, MN

Position Type
Part Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category
Retail

Description

Join Our Team as a Retail Associate!

Part-Time | Approximately 20 Hours Weekly | Weekend Availability Required

Are you passionate about creating memorable customer experiences and empowering the next generation of leaders? At Girl Scouts River Valleys (GSRV), our Retail Associates play a key role in delivering frontline service to parents, youth, and volunteers while supporting the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character.

As part of the GSRV Retail Team, you'll help bring the Girl Scout experience to life by providing resources, education, and products that inspire members and create a sense of belonging. If you're ready to be the friendly face that connects our community to everything Girl Scouts has to offer, we'd love to hear from you!

Why This Role Matters
As a Retail Associate, you'll:

• Be the first point of contact for customers, creating a welcoming and engaging experience for everyone who visits our shops.
• Connect families and volunteers to products that enrich their Girl Scout journey and recommend materials that enhance their experience.
• Work within our on-site shops, assist at off-site events, and operate pop-up shops that bring the Girl Scout store to the community.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service by welcoming guests and sharing how our products support the Girl Scout mission.
• Stay informed about product offerings and the Girl Scout experience to provide expert recommendations.
• Process sales transactions and manage inventory with precision to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in creating fun and inviting displays that inspire girls and excite volunteers.
• Travel to pop-up shop events, process pre-orders, set up and manage mobile retail spaces, and ensure merchandise and equipment security.

Inventory Management & Operations

• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to execute special orders.
• Maintain a well-stocked and organized sales floor while addressing inventory shortages and customer requests.
• Support accurate inventory counts and follow established processes for merchandise receipt, distribution, and sales.

Why You'll Love This Role
This part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll collaborate with colleagues across the council, create memorable customer experiences, and support a mission that inspires and empowers girls.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Role

• Strong Communication & Organizational Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other tools to support day-to-day operations.
• Independent & Collaborative: A self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating resourcefulness and sound judgment.
• Mission-Driven: Passionate about the Girl Scouts' mission to develop the next generation of women leaders and committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Flexibility: Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and travel to multiple locations as needed.

Preferred Experience & Education

• High school diploma and at least 2 years of retail or customer service experience.
• Experience working in or supporting an anti-racist culture focused on equity and justice.

Physical & Practical Requirements

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

• Regularly required to speak, hear, and see, including:
  • Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to:
  • Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Work in a seated position and use computers for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to:
  • Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms.
  • Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to transport themselves and attend off-site meetings and activities.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Work in environments with moderate noise levels (e.g., offices, shops, or events).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to work both in an office setting and independently off-site.

Ready to Join Us?
Become part of a team that's making a difference. Apply now and help us continue building a movement that changes lives!

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and BIPOC professionals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Girl Scouts River Valleys, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Girl Scouts River Valleys is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice, and is working to boldly lead as an anti-racist organization that uplifts and empowers every Girl Scout to know their worth and lead in their world. This means leading not just with words, but with actions.