Hatch Show Print Sales Associate (Full-time)

Hatch Show Print Sales Associate

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Hatch Show Print Department

Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music-a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

What We Offer for Full-Time Hourly Staff:

$17/Hr. Base Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Floating Holidays (2)

Time and a Half Holiday Pay

401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits

Continuing Professional Offerings

Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)

Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)

Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues

Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events

Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities

FSA and Dependent Care Options

Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Departmental Overview: The retail department includes 3 independent retail locations and an art gallery within the museum building, with a total of 8,800 square feet of selling space. E-commerce, wholesale and product development are key to the business. The department generates revenue through the sales of goods that provide vital operating revenue for the museum.

Job Overview: Founded in 1879, Hatch Show Print is a Nashville icon and one of the oldest continually operating letterpress printing companies in existence. Our retail store and gallery sell over 100 styles of posters, both historic and contemporary, as well as other in-house printed cards, notebooks, and related products. Hatch Show Print has been a part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum since 1992. Sales Associates will assist visitors and customers in our "HSP" retail store located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Associates will greet visitors, answer questions regarding products offered for sale in the store.

Specific Job Duties:

Establish a working relationship with all store staff and fellow Museum staff (Hatch Show Print Production Staff included) to support company initiatives and objectives.

Perform daily activities assigned by supervisors or store management.

Uphold our superior level of customer service.

Bring positive recognition to CMHOF's brand through professionalism, enthusiastic attitude and effective communication.

Actively greet and assist customers and thank them for visiting.

Complete sales transactions.

Represent CMHOF's core values, emphasizing a positive work environment that is fun and unique.

Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor, repetitive bending, prolong standing, twisting, stooping, squatting.

Maintain a clean, organized store.

Restock store product with direction from store management.

Pricing product when necessary.

Ability to perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by Store Management without hesitation.

Learn and disseminate information about Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibits and programs.

Learn and disseminate information about Hatch Show Print's history and programs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong customer service skills

Outgoing and friendly personality

Knowledge of letterpress

Essential Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and abilities needed for success in the position):

Upbeat and energetic

Weekend and evening availability

Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation)

Hands-on, initiator, and hard worker

High performer, driven through self-motivation and agility

Detail-oriented

A team player

Ethical, honest and accountable

Conditions of Employment:

Punctuality and reliability

Ability to uphold a strong attendance record.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and some holidays

Standing required for almost entire work shift

Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds as needed

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-verify processes, as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

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