Temp Gift Shop Clerk

Temp Gift Shop Clerk Salary $15.95 Hourly

Location: 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 01747 Department: Cypress Gardens Opening Date: 03/12/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description Benefits Questions

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position is typically responsible for the operations of the gift shop; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. These duties are performed near large areas of water that are inhabited by reptiles or other wildlife in controlled and/or natural environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Greet visitors and guests, receiving and accounting for admission fees and gift shop revenues, closing out the cash register(s) and completing reporting paperwork at the end of each day.
• Responsible for maintaining and stocking gift shop items, cleaning the gift shop including dusting shelves and sweeping or vacuuming floors.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling of classes and tour groups.
• Assists in planning and staging all festivals and events held at Cypress Gardens.
• Assists with coordinating volunteers.
• Answer phone calls and provide callers with information or directing them to the appropriate contact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Six (6) months general work experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license for South Carolina with safe driving record;

Special Requirements:

• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and write.
• Skill in using computers including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use small office equipment.
• Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to:

• sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls;
• reach with hands and arms;
• use mental acuity and repetitive motion;
• and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
• close vision;
• distance vision;
• color vision;
• peripheral vision;
• depth perception;
• and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Hours will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Normal work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on a rotating schedule with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change.

Benefits

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS)
• State Retirement Plan (OPTIONAL)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)

Application Questions

1. Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent? Yes No

2. Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No

3. Do you have six (6) months of related experience? Yes No

Required Question

Employer: BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT Address: 1003 HIGHWAY 52 MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina, 29461 Phone: 843-719-4163 Website: http://www.berkeleycountysc.gov