Dream of working by the beach on a beautiful island? Want to contribute to a legacy to preserve history and nature for future generations? Join the BIPS Team!
Barrier Island Parks Society, BIPS in Boca Grande, FL is seeking a part-time onsite Sales Associate to work in our museum inside the beautiful historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum, located by the beach in Gasparilla Island State Park at 880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande, FL 33921. Learn more about BIPS at www.BIPS.org
Strong people and office skills, including computer, data entry, analytical, organizational and experience in MS Word and Excel are a must. Must have your own transportation. The museum and gift shop are open during season Monday through Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; scheduling is determined by this position and other part-time staff. Ideal candidate is a quick learner who maintains a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. Gift Shop experience is preferred. Compensation:$15.00 pr hour & Gasparilla Island Bridge Tolls are paid for work commute. Paid vacation after the first year.
Please apply with a resume and references by Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Primary Job Description: Gift Shop Sales Associate
The Gift Shop Sales Associate reports directly to the Executive Director and is employed at the sole discretion of the Executive Director. The Gift Shop Sales Associate primarily assists customers, volunteers, vendors, and at times, the Executive Director. The Gift Shop Sales Associate is expected to be professional, punctual, reliable, well-mannered, cheerful, helpful, organized, sales-oriented, customer-oriented, and dedicated. Our ideal candidate is flexible with days and hours, available 1-3 days per week and for special events.
The primary tasks he/she is expected to perform are:
- Provide customer service to museum visitors and gift shop customers
- Discover customer needs and supply product to meet them
- Keep the gift shop neat and inviting
- Keep organized records and files
- Run a Cash Register and handle money efficiently
- Run a Credit Card machine, POS system and Square on iPad
- Answer the telephone in a polite manner, respond to phone, email and text in a timely manner
- Take specific messages whether in person, on-line or via telephone
- Handle upset customers with firm grace
- Help support events and programs
- Assist in distribution of Event and Program Flyers
- Provide preliminary facility renters with rental documentation
- Make copies
- Assist vendors
- Must be able to communicate information with docents
- Stock and price merchandise and inventory
- Place signs as needed
- Create price labels as needed
- Open and close the museum in a punctual manner
- Run elevator lift
- Multi-task various tasks at once
- Empty garbage cans and re-supply waste baskets with bags
- Stock brochures
- Turn lights on and off
- Turn stereo system and any other museum systems on and off
- Understand and relate museum history, hours, organization programs and events
- Attend meetings and special trainings
- Must be able and willing to set-up, run and break down at Boca Grande Farmer's Market each Friday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM during 2026-2027 season as well as run the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum Gift Shop.
- All necessary tasks to support the museum, staff, BIPS and Executive Director
The skills necessary to perform this task are: Strong Money Handling, Merchandising, Sales, Communication and Customer Service Skills. Expertise in Email, Word, and able to operate a cash register, credit card machine, POS system, Square on iPad, and elevator lift. Must be able to lift 35 lbs., maneuver 50 lbs. and climb stairs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
