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Retail Clerks are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the McMurdo store, including but not limited to the daily stocking of store merchandise, opening/closing of store for business and handling cash through point of sale.

POSITION: Retail Clerk

SEASON: Austral Summer (Summer 2026-2027)

LOCATION: McMurdo Station, Antarctica

SALARY: $675 - $767 per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for store warehousing operations including all phases of receiving, issuing, storing, inspecting and providing accountability for ASC controlled materials.
• Ensures that all inventory is received, tracked, and verified at time of delivery.
• Ensures that store and its merchandise are maintained in a professional and eye appealing condition.
• Ensures stock on hand is replenished as required to meet daily demand of merchandise.
• Assists in the creation of displays and advertisement to maximize sales of store merchandise.
• Issues and transfers stock from warehouse location to store as required.
• Responsible for point-of-sale items, accurately rings up all sales and counts cash drawer following sales periods.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining accuracy of Point of Sales system, in collaboration with Station Services Assistant
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate physical inventory
• Responsible for monthly inventory, weekly spot checks and bi-annual physical inventory of all store merchandise.
• Collaborates with Station Services Assistant on any sales or donations prior to those activities happening
• Maintains open hours for the McMurdo population of at least half of total hours available, Station Services Assistant will provide hours of operation. Hours may vary based on station needs.
• Develops an understanding of ship off load procedures and distribution of materials to the appropriate ASC Retail warehouses.
• Reduces physical inventory quantities to prescribed levels based on stock demands and historical data.
• Interacts with the National Science Foundation, military and other official agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a tactful manner.
• Participates in MCI trainings and drill as determined by supervisor.
• Performs duties in support of Infrastructure and Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor).
• Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, effected by this position's work activities.
• Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.
• General beverage support.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION:

• High School Graduate or GED.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.
• Valid driver's license
• Valid U.S. Passport

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years' experience in customer retail point of sales, handling and accountability of cash required.
• Basic computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are required.
• Previous work with Station Services in Antarctica may be accepted in lieu of minimum experience.

OTHER:

• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Tier 1 - Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment. Candidates hired for this position will be required to complete; online forms, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide additional details and information as requested by NSF Personnel Security.

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