Merchandise Seller for SummerStage, Central ParkThe Merchandise Seller for SummerStage, Central Park, is responsible for operating all sale operations for official SummerStage merchandise and artist merchandise. This is a part-time, hourly, event position reporting to the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of SummerStage, Central Park.
Compensation: $20/hour
Responsibilities: The Merchandise Seller will:
- Setup and maintain the merchandise sales booth
- Inventory all SummerStage merchandise (count in and out)
- Supervise all merchandise sales at the venue and oversee all financial transactions
Reconcile all cash and credit card sales and create deposit slips under the supervision of AGMInventory all applicable performing artists' merchandise (count in and out) and reconcile sales transactions with artists' management under the supervision of AGMProvide overall assistance to production team as needed
Act as ambassador for the organization, answering questions for visitors about the Festival and CPFQualifications
A minimum two (2) years of experience in retail sales and/or customer service experience required
Experience with merchandising sales at concerts and/or performing arts venues preferred
Basic accounting skills required
High school diploma or equivalent required, some college a plus
Experience working VIP areas and running guestlist a plus
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Apps required, knowledge of atVenu a plus
Extremely dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and organized
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to work late nights and weekends
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather
Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours
Ability and willingness to lift up to 25lbs, work within tight spaces, move quickly, and stand for long periods of time.
The SummerStage season runs from May - October. Applications are reviewed pre-season (April May) until positions are filled. Additional applications are reviewed as-needed as positions open during the season.
At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.