Seasonal Retail Associate

Music & Arts is seeking a MAA Seasonal Retail Associate to support our mission of advancing music education. In this on-site role, you'll welcome students, parents, and educators, guiding them through instrument rentals, purchases, accessories, and lesson offerings. You'll operate the POS system, handle cash and credit transactions, and maintain organized, well-merchandised sales floors. You'll assist with inventory, tagging, and basic product inquiries, especially for band and orchestra instruments. Ideal for music enthusiasts, this seasonal position blends customer service, retail skills, and community impact in a student-focused, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, students, and educators in-store

• Process sales, rentals, and returns using POS system

• Support school band and orchestra programs with product recommendations

• Maintain merchandise displays and store cleanliness

• Assist with inventory counts, stocking, and tagging products

• Explain rental terms, repair services, and lesson offerings

• Handle cash, credit, and financing transactions accurately

• Coordinate with lesson staff and school service reps as needed

• Provide basic guidance on instrument options and accessories

• Uphold company policies and deliver a positive customer experience Required Skills

• Point-of-sale (POS) operation

• Cash handling

• Retail sales

• Customer service

• Inventory management

• Merchandising

• Basic music product knowledge

• Instrument rental processing

• Data entry

• Loss prevention awareness