Sales Clerk - Redstone Arsenal

POSITION:    Store Clerk – Alabama Industries for the Blind

                        Base Supply Center, Redstone Arsenal 

                        Huntsville, Alabama

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. 

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB).  AIB includes the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Anniston Army Depot, Fort Rucker, Maxwell Air Force Base, Moody Air Force Base, Redstone Arsenal, and Robins Air Force Base. 

Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) partners with the National Industries for the Blind and The AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Store Clerk role will be responsible for assisting in the operation of the retail store in the operation of a Base Supply Center/Individual Equipment Element in compliance with Javit’s Wagner O’Day Act, federal and military guidelines and Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB).

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in duties of cashier and all aspects of customer service of the Base Supply Center as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work.  This position reports to the Store Manager – Base Supply Center, Redstone Arsenal.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must meet the federal definition of legal blindness. 

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with internet navigation, email, electronic file management, and basic software applications. 

• Must possess a REAL ID compliant STAR ID or valid U.S. Passport to access the military base. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, or have other significant disabilities. 

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in a retail store environment.

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience maintaining inventory control.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative & Operational Excellence

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Suite, operate computerized point of sale database, and process credit card payments. 

• Order Management:  Maintain accurate record of inventory, sales, and re-order of stock.  

Customer Relations

• Pricing Management: Maintain accurate pricing for all merchandise and prepare displays to assist in increasing sales. 

• Customer Service: Prepare customer orders accurately for pickup or delivery. 

Inventory & Logistics

• Inventory Control: Participate in annual and periodic physical inventory counts, including re-supplying stock on shelves. 

• General Support: Perform other job responsibilities as assigned. 

Compliance, Professionalism & Safety

• Regulatory Adherence: Follow all AIDB policies and support the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance with the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act. 

• Ethical Conduct: Conduct all business ethically and lawfully. 

• Professional Attributes: Demonstrate a good attendance record, follow instructions, and deal pleasantly and courteously with the entire AIDB Team. 

• Professional Development: Attend conferences, in-service training, and other functions as directed. 

• Safety & Sensitivity: Comply with all safety requirements and attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six (6) months of employment. 

• Cultural Competency: Develop an understanding of the cultures and needs of persons with sensory loss, ensuring all actions demonstrate respect. 

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

SALARY:      $12.91 - $14.86        Scale IB Rank 23    

Direct deposit is required.

The work schedule is based on 8 hours each day with a total of 40 hours each work week.  This is not an exempt position, and is subject to overtime of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

AIDB Benefits Summary:

The annual employment period will be 260 days to include AIDB Benefits as established by the President and the Board of Trustees.

• Teachers’ Retirement System https://www.rsa-al.gov/trs/

• Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)

• Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/

• Term Life Insurance

• Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Paid Holidays)

• Employee Assistance Services Program

• Focus on Upward Mobility Program