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Apply to be our
Gallery Sales Associate

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​"We need to create new avenues for students who have previously fallen between the cracks,
unnoticed by distinguished academics. Science is for everyone willing to put in the effort!"

-Eric M. Welsh, Executive Director

​Thank you for your interest in applying for the Gallery Sales Associate position with GEM Environmental​'s
gem and mineral store Charity Rocks.

GEM Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,
parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.


Gallery Sales Associate                                                                                                  
1 x Position Available - Prescott, AZ
Start Date: Upon the successful completion of Background Check (please list your availability in application)
Position Pay
: $12.15 to $14 per hour depending on experience
Part Time: Starting at 20 hours per week with potential for increasing hours or full time depending on productivity levels and number of sales generated.


GEM Environmental is an up and coming non-profit with a high growth potential, the position salary is expected to increase as a direct response to organizational growth. This is only the beginning, the position and associated pay will grow with you as you contribute your skills to the position.
 
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a motivated individual to work in our gem and mineral gallery who has experience in building and maintaining product displays for in store and online sales. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of common minerals and be able to explain descriptions and collections locations to customers in a confident manner. The positions will include working the sales register as well as documenting and posting our collection across online platforms. Experience in sales is necessary, online sales and management experience are a plus.
 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Sales experience in a professional sales setting.
  • Experience writing/editing and proofreading a variety of technical materials.
  • Communication skills to interact with diverse groups of individuals.
  • Organizational and time management skills to coordinate and track multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Time management skills and the ability to meet a deadline.
  • Experience with software programs for word processing, photo editing, and point of sale
 
Physical Demands:
To sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, lift objects up to 50 lbs, be in proximity to lapidary equipment and mineral specimen.
 
Work Environment:
Individual will work in an office and gallery setting using illuminated computer displays with possible background noise and regular interruptions.
 
Background Check:
This position is a critical position and subject to a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history, identity check, and fingerprint clearance.
 
Job Expectations:
  • Write precise, well organized, and grammatically correct catalog descriptions postings.
  • Create backdrops for and take professional photos of display pieces to post on sales sites.
  • Maintain an accurate product inventory of all items in gallery in store and across online sales platforms.
  • Perform essential responsibilities in a timely manner with excellent attention to detail.
  • Effectively, accurately, and professionally communicate in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
  • Be able to work independently and/or cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Research and/or provide information to clarify situations and resolve problems.
  • Communicate freely about questions, concerns, or issues of technical clarity and precision.
  • Maintain a strong degree of confidentiality, integrity, and good judgment.

If you're interested in applying, fill out and submit the online web-form below.

Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application!


Any application or employment questions may be directed to the Executive Director at ericwelsh@gemenvironmental.org
Download GEM's Code of Conduct

​      Apply Online     

Please fill out the online application below. You will be asked to attach several documents at the end of the application.

    Gallery Sales Associate
    Application Form

    ​
    ​Answer all the following questions honestly and completely, to the best of your knowledge.
    Please use the spaces provided to answer your questions, if more room is needed to sufficiently answer any of the following questions, ​please attach your answers in an appropriately named document that includes question titles with corresponding numbers in the upload buttons at the bottom of this application.
    Personal Questions         
    List the project title from the job posting you are applying for.
    Provide the date of your birth as recorded on your Birth Certificate.
    Have you ever been know by any other names or aliases? If so, please include.
    Please select you employment status. As these positions are paid for in part or whole by federal funding, all participants must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or legal residents authorized to work in United States. All applications are subjected to an e-verify check.
    enter in the last four digits of your social security number to be used to verify your identity in a pre-employment background check.

    Education          
    Provide the name of the school you are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from.
    If you have had a parent or guardian earn a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited institution, select no as your answer. This does not include trade or technical schools.
    Applicants must have a GPA above 2.5.

    Background Questions         
    Applicants approved for interviews must pass a federal background check before the project start date
    ​and submit for a finger print clearance card. 
    This does not eliminate you from contention, so please explain your situation to further your chances of acceptance.

    Demographics       
    The following questions are optional and do not affect your application status.                 

    Short Essay Questions    
    Responses will be critiqued on content, grammar, and the applicant's ability to clearly convey their intended point.

    We are hoping to hire as soon as possible; however, we are flexible and willing to accommodate start dates on an as needed basis.

    Supplemental Documentation     
    ​
    Please provide copies of the following documents as PDF attachments submitted in the spaces provided below.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
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G.E.M. Environmental NFP
Geology  -  Engineering  -  Minerals  -  Environmental - Not for Profit
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