Museum Shop Assistant Manager

Position Summary:

The Missouri Historical Society seeks a Museum Shop Assistant Manager.  The Assistant Manager will assist the Museum Shop Manager in the day to day operations of running the Museum Shop.  The position will also provide guests with a stimulating experience and to enhance awareness, interest and appreciation of the country's rich history through the sale of merchandise that relates to the Museum's collections, traveling exhibitions, events and programs.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to an environment that fosters teamwork, effective communication and responsiveness.
• Maintain current written desk top procedures.
• In the absence of the Museum Shop Manager, work closely with curators and exhibition staff to obtain an in-depth knowledge of our permanent collections and exhibits.
• In the absence of the Museum Shop Manager, work with Membership Department to identify opportunities to enhance our member experience.
• In the absence of the Museum Shop Manager, work with IT Department for on-line shop maintenance.
• In the absence of the Museum Shop Manager, work with PR / Marketing on promotional ideas.
• In the absence of the Museum Shop Manager, work with all levels of Museum Management and staff.
• Accurately and timely respond to customer special orders, emails and voice mails.
• Accurately complete opening and closing duties.
• Accurately handle register transactions.
• Assist and lead in organizing and maintaining stockroom.
• Assist and lead in completing shipping and receiving objectives.
• Monitor and fill web orders. Update product offerings on the website to reflect current programs, events and exhibitions.
• Assist in yearly inventory.
• Manage and coordinate book signing events.
• Implement visual merchandising/displays and maintains standards set by the Store Manager.
• Review Purchase Orders at the end of the month for outstanding back orders.
• Complete daily restocking activities.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Not-For-Profit Retail Accounting experience is highly desired
• TAM advanced knowledge and experience with integrated accounting systems for general ledger is highly desired.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and MS Outlook or similar programs.

 Skills:

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Deadline to Apply: July 12, 2018

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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