Part Time Shipping Coordinator / Merchandising

Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA!  Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you'll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our retail team for the upcoming season. The Part-Time Seasonal Retail Associate will play a crucial role in managing our inventory, ensuring timely shipping of products, and supporting various store operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a dynamic retail environment.

What You’ll be Doing At AMC

1. Stocking
   • Maintain store appearance through regular stocking, merchandising, and cleaning
2. Warehouse
   • Unpack and check new merchandise against packing lists, manage packaging disposal.
   • Process and tag merchandise according to organizational guidelines
   • Maintain warehouse organization and monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs.
   • Voucher product returns from remote locations and receive back into the warehouse
3. Online + Location Fulfillment
   • Coordinate shipments of customer’s orders in a timely manner, including picking, packing, and labeling of orders
   • Updating inventory and track shipments using Shopify and UPS accounts
   • Liaise with carriers, customer service, and recipients to ensure smooth delivery
   • Prepare shipping documentation
   • Coordinate with customer service and retail team to troubleshoot any shipping issues
   • Coordinate shipments to remote locations (including the Highland Center, Huts, Maine Lodges, and Southern locations) of inventory requests from the warehouse
4. Guest + Staff Engagement:
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional departments including lodging, storehouse, etc. 

What AMC is looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 1+ year of retail experience 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds 
• Basic computer proficiency 
• Flexible availability including weekends 

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range: $13.39/hr

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week  
• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution
• Paid Time Off: earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service 
• Other Team Member Perks:  
  • 30% discount on AMC Merchandise  
  • Free Annual AMC Membership 
  • 4 Free nights at AMC locations 
  • Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more! 

To Apply:

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.

AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.