Job Description
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team at the Oasis at Death Valley!
The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world’s lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.
We’re hiring a Retail Associate to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!
Job Summary:
We are looking for Retail Associates to stock, organize, inventory merchandise, handle returns and selling goods at the Oasis at Death Valley. This role attends to customers on the selling floor at all Retail Outlets as well as assisting retail leaders with golf events. The personality and professionalism of our retail team will instill confidence in our guests and will have a direct influence on the environment. Our mission is to provide legendary service to our guests visiting from all over the world, and your work is instrumental to our success
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Start Dates: November and December Start Dates
Pay: $16.00
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why the Oasis at Death Valley?
Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America’s lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.
Life at the Oasis:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
- Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Free Death Valley National Park pass
- Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports courts
- Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts at the Oasis
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Becomes fully qualified as register operator in regards to all retail transactions.
- Maintains an accurate bank.
- Assists all customers in a courteous and knowledgeable manner.
- Keeps designated work areas neat, clean, and properly stocked.
- Obtains as much product information as possible in order to enlighten customers on items sold at all Retail Outlets.
- Assist with golf events as assigned which includes; tee sheets, tee times, coordinating tournaments, cart maintenance/marshalling, and related aspects on the golf course.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Have a neat and clean appearance as reflected in Employee Handbook grooming standards.
- Must be available to work all shifts and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must possess or obtain a California Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of hire. On-site training is available.
- Must possess or obtain a TIPS certification for sellers of alcohol within 30 days of hire. On-site training is available.
Physical Demands
- Physically able to work standing for eight hours, and must have the endurance to function in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
- Must be able to withstand working in extreme outdoor summer temperatures.
- Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and grasp.
- Will be required to work in a refrigerated walk-in cooler with temperatures between 35-45 degrees.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.