You might think being stationed on a Naval ship in the middle of the ocean would mean going without simple joys like favorite snacks and coffee runs, but you’d be wrong. As a Retail Services Specialist, you’ll learn very quickly just how important the comforts of home are for keeping ship morale high. So, whether you’re playing barista, delivering fresh laundry, or giving a trim in the barber shop, you’ll be one of the most popular people on board.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Services Specialists are responsible for managing and operating all shipboard retail and service activities and play a large role in the morale of the ship.
Managing and operating ship’s barber shops
Managing and operating ships laundry and tailor shops
Managing and operating ship’s retail services such as ship stores, coffee shops and video games
Procuring and receiving ships store stock
Maintaining financial records and accounting systems
Maintaining inventory and procurement databases
Serving as cash collections agents
Operating and maintaining vending and cash collection machines
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Retail Services Specialists work in diverse environments at shore stations and aboard ships, including in offices, ship’s stores, barber shops and laundry facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen or equivalent
High school graduate or equivalent
17 years of age or older
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, you’ll receive:
Competitive salary
Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
Free health insurance
Free housing
A retirement plan
Paid training
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
Professional credentials and certifications
College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Retail Services Specialists in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world, including locations in the U.S., at bases overseas, or in areas where humanitarian needs are great.
You might think being stationed on a Naval ship in the middle of the ocean would mean going without simple joys like favorite snacks and coffee runs, but you’d be wrong. As a Retail Services Specialist, you’ll learn very quickly just how important the comforts of home are for keeping ship morale high. So, whether you’re playing barista, delivering fresh laundry, or giving a trim in the barber shop, you’ll be one of the most popular people on board.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Services Specialists are responsible for managing and operating all shipboard retail and service activities and play a large role in the morale of the ship.
Managing and operating ship’s barber shops
Managing and operating ships laundry and tailor shops
Managing and operating ship’s retail services such as ship stores, coffee shops and video games
Procuring and receiving ships store stock
Maintaining financial records and accounting systems
Maintaining inventory and procurement databases
Serving as cash collections agents
Operating and maintaining vending and cash collection machines
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Retail Services Specialists work in diverse environments at shore stations and aboard ships, including in offices, ship’s stores, barber shops and laundry facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen or equivalent
High school graduate or equivalent
17 years of age or older
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, you’ll receive:
Competitive salary
Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
Free health insurance
Free housing
A retirement plan
Paid training
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
Professional credentials and certifications
College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Retail Services Specialists in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world, including locations in the U.S., at bases overseas, or in areas where humanitarian needs are great.
What You'll Do
<p>You might think being stationed on a Naval ship in the middle of the ocean would mean going without simple joys like favorite snacks and coffee runs, but you’d be wrong.
As a Retail Services Specialist, you’ll learn very quickly just how important the comforts of home are for keeping ship morale high.
So, whether you’re playing barista, delivering fresh laundry, or giving a trim in the barber shop, you’ll be one of the most popular people on board.</p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p>Retail Services Specialists are responsible for managing and operating all shipboard retail and service activities and play a large role in the morale of the ship.</p><ul><li>Managing and operating ship’s barber shops</li><li>Managing and operating ships laundry and tailor shops</li><li>Managing and operating ship’s retail services such as ship stores, coffee shops and video games</li><li>Procuring and receiving ships store stock</li><li>Maintaining financial records and accounting systems</li><li>Maintaining inventory and procurement databases</li><li>Serving as cash collections agents</li><li>Operating and maintaining vending and cash collection machines</li></ul><p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong></p><ul><li>Retail Services Specialists work in diverse environments at shore stations and aboard ships, including in offices, ship’s stores, barber shops and laundry facilities.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><ul><li>U.S.
citizen or equivalent</li><li>High school graduate or equivalent</li><li>17 years of age or older</li></ul><p><strong>PAY AND BENEFITS</strong></p><p>From the day you start, you’ll receive:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment</li><li>Free health insurance</li><li>Free housing</li><li>A retirement plan</li><li>Paid training</li></ul><p><strong>EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance</li><li>Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition</li><li>Professional credentials and certifications</li><li>College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education</li></ul><p><strong>PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods.
