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Radiology Technologist

Alamogordo, NM · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Radiologic Technologist - Full-Time Schedule: Full-Time | Variable Shifts Bring Clarity, Comfort, and Care to Every Patient You Serve We're looking for a Radiology Technologist who combines technical ...

Casa Arena Healthcare

Cook

Alamogordo, NM · On-site

$11.50 - $15.25/hr

Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Variable Shift Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental Insurance * Health Insurance * Life Insurance * Vision Insurance * Paid-Time Off Great Work Culture! To provide the best ...

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Nuclear Medicine Tech

Alamogordo, NM

$50K - $90K/yr

Varied Shifts | Full-Time Make a Meaningful Impact in Advanced Imaging Care If you're passionate about precision, patient care, and cutting-edge technology, this is your opportunity to join a ...

Blakes Lotaburger

General Manager

Alamogordo, NM · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

GENERAL MANAGER FULL-TIME (50+ weekly hours), NON-EXEMPT Do you want to be a leader in a well-established NM Brand with over 70 years of history providing New Mexico's favorite quick service meals?

MV Orthodontics LLC

Dental Assistant

Alamogordo, NM

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

We're currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant. We're a general dentistry practice that takes pride in not only serving the people of our community but changing lives. The right fit must be ...

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Sales & Information Associate,Retail Park Store in Alamogordo,NM

Western National Parks Association

Alamogordo, NM • On-site

$15 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job: Full-Time Retail Park Store Associate in Alamogordo, New Mexico


Do you love national parks? Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking a Full-Time Retail Park Store Associate who will assist daily retail operations of White Sands National Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The park store is an extension of the national park experience and we pride ourselves on helping park visitors create lifetime memories. Revenue from purchases made at the park store supports education, research, national park projects, and community engagement at 71 national park units across 12 western states.


Our retail operations team is looking for passionate team members who will support all store functions related to running a retail store including but not limited to achieving sales and high customer service ratings. In addition to supporting general store operations, you will be responsible for maintaining positive, productive relationships with our National Park partners. If you love being in national parks and believe in working for an organization with a social purpose, this job opportunity is for you!


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support day-to-day retail store operations.
  • Provide excellent visitor and customer service.
  • Complete sales transactions.
  • Assist retail manager(s) as directed with store duties such as inventory, receiving, stocking, cleaning, organizing and merchandising.
  • Responsible for clean and effective merchandising of products.
  • Become an expert in the educational value of store products and be able to communicate the significance to store visitors.
  • Assist with special events, as requested after normal business hours and on weekends.
  • Help conduct physical inventory cycle and year-end counts to ensure accurate inventory.
  • Act as an ambassador of WNP and the NPS to ensure park visitors have meaningful and memorable experiences.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

For a specific list of physical demands, please contact Human Resources at Recruiting@wnp.org to request.


TRAVEL

Occasional travel may be required to various local events or speaking engagements. Occasional overnight trips may be required. Additionally, may be required to use personal or company vehicles.


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

You must have the following qualifications and/or experience unless otherwise noted:

  • High School diploma or GED required—unless currently a high school student
  • Prior retail and point of sale system experience (preferred).
  • Valid REAL ID* driver’s license.
  • Computer programs including Internet, databases, and Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
  • Knowledge of office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, multiline touch tone phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and dollies.
  • Planning, organization, analyzation, problem solving, multitasking, and communication.
  • Ability to pass NPS background check to meet mandatory security clearance requirements, as well as pass Western National Park‘s independent employment background screening that may include, but is not limited to, employment, education, criminal, SSN verification and, professional references as part of its hiring requirements.


WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

We are committed to providing you with an outstanding employee benefits package and support. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for:

  • Choice of 3 employer premium subsidized PPO Medical plans with built-in HSA or HRA, PPO Dental, Vision, Flex Medical Savings Plan, Dependent Care Savings Plan, Optional Voluntary Term Life, and 403(b) Retirement Plan with a fully vested 100% match up to 8.33% of compensation after just 6 months service!
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits include: Short- & Long-Term Disability, a $50,000 Employee Group Life policy, EAP, and Health & Wellness resources.
  • Eleven paid holidays, additional paid floating holiday, paid vacation, and sick time that accrue from day 1.
  • Employee Appreciation: 15% Discount on employee purchases in-store.
  • Employee Referrals



(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.)


Western National Parks Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.