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WGBH is Seeking a Lead Gift Shop Volunteer(Volunteering opportunity)WGBH
One Guest Street
Brighton, MA 02135The Lead Gift Shop Volunteer overseas the operation of the WGBH Headquarters retail shop, located in the lobby of WGBH's studios at One Guest Street in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. Qualifications • Previous experience with customer service required • Experience managing retail operation helpful • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Familiarity with computers and cash/credit handling and procedures. • Must be able lift up to 20 pounds • Must have ability to stand for periods of time and to use a small stepladder. • May be asked to participate in CORI screening • Must be at least 18 years of age; college experience preferred. Requirements • Schedule volunteers to staff the Gift Shop • Train new volunteers to help out in Shop • Run register and checkout merchandise • Inventory product and stock necessary products • Maintain display area; create new displays • Greet customers and answer questions • Price products • Open and close shop • Process memberships Time Commitment • Minimum of one year volunteer commitment • Commit to two - three days per week; will need to be available for special events on evenings and weekends Benefits • Leadership opportunity • Complimentary individual WGBH membership • Access to special events at WGBH • Opportunity to build resume • Network and meet WGBH employees & volunteers • Much more! Search all Volunteering opportunities »
One Guest Street
Brighton, MA 02135The Lead Gift Shop Volunteer overseas the operation of the WGBH Headquarters retail shop, located in the lobby of WGBH's studios at One Guest Street in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. Qualifications • Previous experience with customer service required • Experience managing retail operation helpful • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Familiarity with computers and cash/credit handling and procedures. • Must be able lift up to 20 pounds • Must have ability to stand for periods of time and to use a small stepladder. • May be asked to participate in CORI screening • Must be at least 18 years of age; college experience preferred. Requirements • Schedule volunteers to staff the Gift Shop • Train new volunteers to help out in Shop • Run register and checkout merchandise • Inventory product and stock necessary products • Maintain display area; create new displays • Greet customers and answer questions • Price products • Open and close shop • Process memberships Time Commitment • Minimum of one year volunteer commitment • Commit to two - three days per week; will need to be available for special events on evenings and weekends Benefits • Leadership opportunity • Complimentary individual WGBH membership • Access to special events at WGBH • Opportunity to build resume • Network and meet WGBH employees & volunteers • Much more! Search all Volunteering opportunities »
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