SHF Store Volunteer at Spermaceti Lifesaving Station

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Job Description

The Sandy Hook Foundation is seeking volunteers that will be responsible for working in retail sales in the SHF store and engaging with visitors at the historic Spermaceti Lifesaving Station No. 2 on Sandy Hook. The building is a shared space between the Foundation and the National Park Service, and in May 2024 SHF will be opening the building to the public for tours, enjoyment, and a place to sit and relax, and which will include a retail section of the space set up to sell merchandise with profits returning to support our work in the park. Additionally, public programs will be run from the Lifesaving Station and the building will be open to the public. Our goal is to complement the visitor experience with the addition of opportunities to speak with representatives of the foundation and shop.

Responsibilities

General

• Ideally, a commitment to work one 4-5 hour shift per week from Memorial Day through mid-September (shifts available Thursday through Sunday) - or commitment to several shifts during the 2024 season.
• Mid-Sept onward, Saturday and Sundays are priority with occasional weekday shifts depending on availability of volunteers (Fridays will be next priority day)
• Responsible for finding coverage for your shift within the volunteer pool if the need arises
• Travel to and from the park in a personal vehicle (no fee for parking while volunteering)
• Ablity to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to traverse stairs.

Store Operations

• Positively represent the SHF at all times in dealing with the staff, the public, fellow volunteers and NPS.
• Accurately use POS system to check out customers
• Assist with the replenishment of inventory on the sales floor
• Help customers find styles and sizes
• Maintain a neat and visually appealing store setup
• Learn basic history of Spermaceti and Sandy Hook, as well as open resources to aid customers and park visitors
• Help open and/or close the store following operational procedures

Desired Qualifications

• Retail experience is a plus but not required
• Tech savvy - comfortable learning and using multiple platforms to conduct retail transactions and to ensure accurate sales and inventory data
• Effective communication skills across a variety of situations
• Commitment to SHF mission in daily tasks and interactions with the public

Age Restrictions

• Must be 18
• Teens in high school (9th-12th grade) may volunteer if they are accompanied by an adult during their shift. Volunteer hours may be given as credit towards NHS, Scouts, etc.