A popular Southgate attraction, Wildlife Trading Post offers a scenic world tour of unique handcrafted gifts from jewelry, scarves, decorative items, animal masks, toys, crafts, stuffed animals, books, and more! Our guests are sure to find that special item to remember their special visit to Brookfield Zoo whether it be a spectacularly sunny summer day or a wonderful winter wonderland.

As Lead Sales at Wildlife Trading Post Gift Shop, you will assist our many guests and greet them with a welcoming smile - customer service is a number one priority at Brookfield Zoo. Along with that enthusiastic and friendly greeting, your helpful assistance to guests while they browse to shop for memorabilia and vast knowledge about the merchandise will enhance the guest experience and positively contribute to sales. As a role model to new seasonal employees, these attributes serve to demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for a positive guest experience. In addition, you will be operating the cash register to accurately ring up sales and balancing the cash draw at the end of each work day; participate in daily operations by cleaning, stocking, pricing, displaying merchandise and taking accurate inventories. As Lead Sales, you may also open, run and/or close in the absence of supervisors as well as provide assistance to management.

Position Requirements and Specifications
This is a temporary position. Starting wage: $8.55 per hour.

The requirements for this position include:

• High School graduate or (GED) equivalent preferred.
• One year retail experience preferred.
• Accurate basic math skills required.
• A demonstrated high level of customer service skill and the ability to operate a cash register accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers required.
• Must be responsible, well organized and have an eye for detail and accuracy with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must project a willingness to learn new skills and tasks.
• Project a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.
• Must be willing and able to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Lead Salespersons may be assigned to work in gift shops, tents, souvenir stands, photo booths, and carts.

Additional Information
This requisition is to actively recruit for a temporary opening for 2015.

Additional requisitions will be posted as additional opportunities become available. Please "Arial","sans-serif""> continue to visit our CZS Career Center for these
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The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.