Retail Assistant - National Museum of Ireland

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Turlough
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Retail
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Civil Service Rates (17.30)

A Retail Assistant is required for Turlough house.

Your new company

Location: Turlough House
Working Pattern: Full Time
Pay Rate: €17.30
Duration: 6‑month contract Hours: 35 hours per week, with weekend availability required (Sundays paid at overtime rates).

Your new role

As a Retail Assistant, you will work within the National Museum of Ireland’s retail team, delivering excellent customer service within the museum shop and helping enhance the visitor experience.

  • Provide excellent retail and customer service to all visitors.
  • Increase turnover through strong product knowledge and proactive selling.
  • Merchandise shop products in appealing and sales‑driven layouts.
  • Use the EPOS system to process transactions.
  • Handle stock processing, pricing, and general administrative duties.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Ideally, 3 years’ experience in a similar retail role, including visual merchandising.
  • Strong customer service experience and ability to communicate well with colleagues and visitors.
  • Prior EPOS experience required.
  • Knowledge of NMI collections or experience in cultural/tourism environments is desirable.
  • Full Flexibility on days.
  • Driving licence unless based locally

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive hourly pay.
  • Valuable experience in a major national cultural institution.
  • Transferable skills within a respected retail team.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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