The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society (“Cooperating Society”) is seeking an energetic, goal-oriented Museum Shop Assistant Manager. This individual will be self-motivated and highly organized with strong retail, human resources, bookkeeping, and computer skills. This full-time permanent position commences as soon as possible.
As the Museum Shop Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for training and supervising Shop staff; finding new, appropriate stock; ordering and receiving inventory, ensuring the Shop is properly stocked and well maintained; and providing customer service.
We offer a competitive wage and full benefits package. Some weekends and evenings may be required
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise Museum Shop staff, ensuring compliance with all Cooperating Society bylaws, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate with Shop Manager to interview, hire, promote, discipline, and evaluate staff
- Order, receive, and price inventory
- Work with Museum staff to produce unique, branded products that meet management requirements
- Monitor inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability for peak periods
- Attend gift/trade shows to acquire suppliers and potential new stock
- Conduct bi-annual and periodic inventory counts to ensure stock levels match current inventory records
- Maintain and enforce security controls for cash, keys, and stock
- Perform sales transactions on the Museum Shop’s Point-of-Sale system when necessary
- Provide customer service, including resolving customer complaints
Skills and Experience:
- Five years of experience in retail operations, including sales and customer service
- Five years of experience in inventory management
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Competent with computers, inventory databases, and Point-of-Sale software
- High degree of initiative, resourcefulness, independence, and collaboration
Assets:
- Experience using Sage Professional Canadian edition and NCR Counterpoint software
- Experience in the nonprofit or museum sector
- Experience procuring new products and/or assisting in designing products
Salary:
Starting wage is $55,000 to $60,000 based on experience.
To apply:
Interested individuals must send a resume that shows relevant experience and education, a cover letter that describes specifically how you and your experience are right for this job, and a list of references.
Please forward your resume to:
Patty Ralrick, Executive Director
Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society
Email to: p.ralrick@tyrrellmuseum.ca
We wish to thank all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.