About the employer
The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation operates hospitality, retail and entertainment venues in the small town of Medora, North Dakota, less than 50 miles from Dickinson. Positions include front desk representative, host/cashier, busser, kitchen crew, retail sales and ticketing roles, and theatre operations staff. Housing owned or arranged by the employer is guaranteed for everyone hired, though you may also find your own, and a second job is likely to be available.
The job as Retail Sales Attendant
What you'll do
- Learn product information, sell merchandise, operate cash registers and assist customers to provide a great Medora shopping experience
- Greet and interact with customers
- Run the cash register and ensure proper checkout process is followed
- Collect payment using the point of sale system
- Process returns and exchanges
- Assist customers with purchase decisions
- Consult with customers about their needs and preferences related to merchandise
- Demonstrate and explain merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer's needs
- Become familiar with products and answer customers' questions
- Retrieve merchandise from sales floor, stock room or other inventory locations to replenish gift shop items
- Inform customers about purchasing incentives
- Notify customers of Medora attractions and inform them how to acquire tickets
- Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the gift shop by dusting, vacuuming, washing windows and doors, and straightening merchandise
- Be available to work shifts at the Medora Musical retail establishments and other positions at the Medora Musical
- Participate in workplace safety training sessions
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided: motel-style rooms and double-occupancy dormitory rooms, so you share with one other person. Blankets, pillows, towels and linens are provided, laundry is free and all TRMF buildings have WiFi. The housing sits on campus around the Life Skills Center, with a fitness center, dining center and lounges; there are no kitchens, but microwaves are available.
Location: Medora, North Dakota
Why Medora?
Medora is small in size but huge in personality. Here you can hike and bike scenic trails in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, spot bison, wild horses and prairie dogs, ride horseback through the Badlands, enjoy the legendary Pitchfork Steak Fondue and watch the spectacular Medora Musical under the stars. The town has a genuine community feel – international students who come here often say it’s like joining a big summer family.
Because Medora sits in the heart of the American West, it’s also a fantastic base for weekend travel: explore Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota, visit Yellowstone, or road-trip across the Great Plains with your new friends before or after your program.
About North Dakota
North Dakota offers wide prairies, badlands and a genuine slice of small-town America. Students work in resorts, hotels and attractions in a quiet, friendly and affordable summer setting.
Ready for Your American Adventure?
Positions in Medora fill quickly every season – this is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the USA. Apply now to secure your spot as a Retail Sales Attendant with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and make this the summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life.
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