Northwest Center has been supporting this operation by finding talented employees to operate Amazon's community banana stands, called Banista's. Through our partnership with Amazon, Northwest Center, a non-profit organization, can focus on our efforts to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities. The work we do every day contributes to the advancement of equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through programs of therapy, education, and work opportunity.      

The* Banista *role is a community facing position requiring them to work at the Banana Stands, which are often outdoors. The Banista position provides professional 5-star customer service and experience at all times. Banistas proactively greet all visitors to the Banana stands, restock inventory, track daily metrics, and are responsible for timely communication of issues needing immediate attention.  Banistas engage the community and provide a fun, warm and friendly interaction. The position may require working at any or all of the banana stand locations as needed between the hours of 7:15AM and 3:45PM Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend, evening or offsite events. Banistas are also provided projects and other assignments, as needed.      

Watch a video to learn more about the Amazon Banana Stand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bObPwETly8E {rel="nofollow"}      

Location: Nashville, TN Schedule: Part-Time - 20 to 25 hours per week | Monday through Friday between 7:15AM and 3:45PM Starting Hourly Rate: *$20.00 per hour | *Full Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $23.58 per hour  *What we can offer: *      

• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (hours prorated for part-time)
• 11 Annual Floating Holidays (prorated), Parental Leave, and Paid Compassion Leave
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Parking Allowance - $141/month
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Wellspring including three free therapy sessions per year
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program

• Pet Insurance Discount Program 

      

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here:?http://www.nwcbenefits.com/{rel="nofollow"}      

*Please include a resume with your application*    **

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions      

Arrive to the banana stand ready to work at scheduled time in provided Banista uniform.

Assist with daily set-up and/or tear down of stand, ensuring all banana stand related items are placed in appropriate locations.

Greet and engage every visitor to the stand in a friendly, warm, professional and courteous manner.  Banistas are required to provide a 5-star impression at all times.

Select work appropriate music to play during operating hours.

Unload bananas from boxes into banana stand crates while separating bananas into individual pieces.

Remove plastic or other material from the banana bunches.

Keep the banana stand crates full and plentiful for the duration of operating hours.

Sort any bruised or damaged bananas out and place them in the compo