About the employer
Rangeley IGA is a grocery store in the small town of Rangeley, Maine, less than 50 miles from Farmington, part of Adams Home Town Market. Positions include cashier, grocery clerk, produce clerk, deli clerk and bakery clerk, so you would be working with customers and stock throughout the store. Housing is employer-owned or employer-arranged and guaranteed for everyone hired, with residence there required, and a second job is likely to be available.
The job as Cashier
What you'll do
- Assisting customers with locating products, answering inquiries, and providing information about promotions or discounts
- Accurately and efficiently process customer purchases with cash, credit/debit cards or other payment methods
- Ensuring correct change is provided if it is a cash transaction
- Counting and reconciling cash drawer at the beginning and end of the shift
- Stay informed about products, prices and promotions to effectively assist customers and promote sales
- Promoting store loyalty programs, discounts and or special promotions to encourage customer participation
- Efficiently bag and package customer purchase, ensuring items are handled with care
- Offering assistance to customers with carrying their bags or locating carts
- Resolve customer concerns or issues related to the transaction with a positive and helpful attitude
- Adhering to security measures such as checking identification for age restricted purchase and monitoring for fraudulent activity
- Adhere to all company safety standards
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-arranged and you are required to stay there. You'll live in fully furnished, gender-specific houses with full kitchens and shared living/dining rooms. Rooms are shared by 1 to 6 people. WiFi (sometimes spotty in secluded Rangeley), reliable cell service and laundry in some houses or at the town laundromat are available.
Location: Rangeley, Maine
Why Rangeley, Maine?
Rangeley sits in the heart of Maine’s lakes and mountains region — a paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors. In your free time you can:
- Swim, kayak, canoe and paddleboard on Rangeley Lake and the surrounding chain of lakes
- Hike to waterfalls and mountain viewpoints, including sections of the legendary Appalachian Trail
- Watch for moose, loons and bald eagles in their natural habitat
- Experience classic American small-town summer events, fireworks and farmers’ markets
- See the world-famous New England fall colors if you stay into September and October
- Stargaze under some of the darkest, clearest night skies on the U.S. East Coast
About Maine
Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.
Ready to Apply?
Positions in Rangeley are limited and go quickly because of the location and the great hourly rate. If you want a summer of honest work, unforgettable nature and true American small-town hospitality, apply for the Cashier position at Rangeley IGA today and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Maine.
