Retail Associate; Temporary

Ever wonder what it’s like to work behind the scenes of a world‑class exhibit? Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with large dinosaurs? Here is your chance. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is looking for Temporary Event Staff to bring our pop‑up retail shops to life during two of our most anticipated upcoming experiences.

This isn’t just “working a register.” You’ll be the final stop in a guest’s journey, helping them take a piece of the discovery home with them. If you are reliable, high‑energy, and love the buzz of a busy museum environment, we want to meet you.

This seasonal, temporary role runs from March 2026 through April 2027, featuring a consistent schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. most days, with a shift extension until 9:30 p.m. for our Friday night events.

Job Class:
Part Time, Temporary

Hiring Range: $20/hour

Work Schedule:

3 days per week, 20‑25 hours. Evenings, holidays and weekends required.

• Greets and answers customers' questions, and provides basic information.
• Ensures customer transaction is completed timely and accurately.
• Resolves customer issues as they arise, in a way that is best for the guest.
• Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the sales position including opening and closing protocols.
• Stocks merchandise throughout the shift and before leaving to ensure a full retail space when open.
• Keeps merchandise displayed in an orderly manner.
• Handles money and can count back change. Receives payment by cash, credit cards, or automatic debits. Issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
• Adheres to cash handling policies and compliance standards. Maintains a clean and orderly checkout area.
• Maintains the Retail Operations space to address any required health and safety requirements.
• Actively tags merchandise, restocks and merchandises stock as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 6 months’ experience in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

• POS experience.
• Basic cash handling or point‑of‑sale experience.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and enthusiasm for creating joyful, memorable guest experiences.

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, March 13, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website.