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 ship's laundry and tailor shops
Managing and operating ship’s retail services such as ship stores, coffee shops and video games
Procuring and receiving ship's 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.