Jobs in Rochester, Minnesota | December 2024 Opportunities

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!We are the nations largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience:Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.GENERAL PURPOSE:The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience. The Associate makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a courteous and friendly manner, treats fellow Associates with respect, efficiently follows all company best practice standards as outlined in all work centers, maintains a clean work area at all times, and ensures proper merchandise presentation. The Retail Associate is expected to be engaged in these tasks as assigned during all working hours and will be expected to perform a range of functions in all areas of the Store as business needs require. The Associate may be requested to perform additional tasks in specific situations, if performance of these tasks will help achieve our Customer service and operational goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits. Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times. Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.Assists Customers in any way necessary - is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner. Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying "hello" throughout the Store as well as saying "thank you" with every register transaction.Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times. Responds to Customer Service calls immediately. Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company's dress code at all times.Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.Performs daily assigned sizing and recovery per company best practice to ensure a neat, clean and organized store that is well-maintained and efficiently merchandised to standards.Expedites newly received merchandise receipts to the sales floor with a sense of urgency, merchandising all items per company best practice to the monthly presentation guidelines and maintaining merchandise/brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.Understands the Loss Prevention Awareness program, the Shortage Highway, the Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.As a representative of Ross Inc., demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.Follows all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including the identification of MOS merchandise, proper processing of each piece and the notification of Store Leadership to review and approve all disposals.Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and offline procedures. Maintains a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.Demonstrates a sense of urgency to efficiently perform their role. Maximizes productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps and touches in their work flow.COMPETENCIES:Manages Work ProcessesBusiness AcumenPlans, Aligns & PrioritizesBuilds TalentCollaboratesLeading by ExampleCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures Accountability & ExecutionQUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner.Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required.Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 pounds.Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 pounds.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneDISCLAIMERThis is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesRetail

When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.What youll be doing...As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, youll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores. Here's what you can expect:Generate retail sales by using your passion for cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service to expand the Verizon network.Learn and uncover customers' needs by creating connections and asking the right questions.Position product insights and solution recommendations to provide customers with a complete top-down sales solution.Close sales by using phenomenal communication skills to fulfill customer needs with simple and intuitive tech solutions.Continuously develop yourself through ongoing training and up-skill in operational functions across merchandising and inventory.Potential to grow your customer base by placing outbound calls and sending text messages to current Verizon customers who are interested in our products and services.Opportunities to engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.Were hiring immediately and this isn't your average entry-level position! Whether you're early in your career or an experienced sales professional, join today and earn from $49,000 to $59,000 a year, which includes base pay and target individual-based commission. Planning to go above and beyond? Our commission program allows unlimited opportunity which could allow top earners to make an extra $10,000 or more per year in addition to the compensation range quoted earlier. Compensation varies by geography and performance.Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered!Best in class medical, dental, and visionVerizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both (effective January 1, 2024)$2,500 stock grant per year, part of Verizon's Stock Together award programSales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentivesFive weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (for new moms, when paired with short-term disability, this benefit provides up to 16 weeks of paid time-off)Up to $8K per year in tuition assistanceDiscounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and servicesAdditional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more.Too good to be true? Hear from our Verizon Retail Team Members on what it's like to be part of a team that invests in you. From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.What were looking for...Youll need to have:High school diploma or GED.One or more years of work experience.Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (you'll know your schedule four weeks in advance).Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during the summer months, November through December, and/or during peak vacation periods.Even better if you have one or more of the following:Experience working in a commission-based environment.Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.Customer service experience.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.After you applyYou may be required to take an assessment. It takes about 20 minutes to complete. If youre selected to move forward, one of our recruiters will reach out to tell you more about the role and answer your questions.Where youll be workingIn this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityWere proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesRetail

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced Swiss French writer who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models? About the opportunity:Outlier is looking for talented writers with fluency in Swiss French to help train generative artificial intelligence modelsThis freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for youYou may contribute your expertise by…Reading Swiss French text in order to rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI modelWriting a short story in Swiss French about a given topicAssessing whether a piece of Swiss French text produced by an AI model is factually accurateExamples of desirable expertise:Experience as a professional translatorProfessional writing experience (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.)Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writingEnrollment in or completion of a graduate program related to creative writingPayment:Currently, pay rates for core project work by Swiss French writing experts ~$45 USD per hourRates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project. PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the Outlier Privacy Policy and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.