Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Dodge City, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Purpose
The Assistant Retail Manager supports the Retail Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations of the museum’s retail spaces. This role focuses on creating a positive and memorable visitor experience while assisting across multiple museum areas as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet and assist museum visitors, including handling sales, ticketing, and providing tourism information.
- Support the Gift Shop Manager in day-to-day retail operations.
- Assist in training and supporting gift shop personnel.
- Tag and label merchandise once received by the Store Manager and ensure items are stocked and displayed properly.
- Help stock and arrange merchandise on the sales floor according to the Store Manager’s guidance, ensuring displays are organized, attractive, and visitor-friendly.
- Provide support for the museum’s online store, including:
- Preparing and shipping orders in a timely manner.
- Helping ensure website inventory matches stock on hand.
- Provide basic troubleshooting support for the point-of-sale system.
- Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for staff and visitors.
- Monitor the museum complex on weekends for cleanliness, employee attendance, and general visitor experience.
- Assist in addressing urgent incidents or accident situations.
- Participate in year-end inventory.
- Work shifts in the Long Branch, General Store, Gift Shop, and other museum areas as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Schedule/Benefits
- Full-time, 32-36 hours per week, shifts will vary based on museum needs and require evenings and weekends.
- Pay range: $16–18 per hour, based on experience.
- Benefits include:
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Cell phone stipend
- Bi-weekly direct deposit
- 401(k) with employer match after six months
- Partial Employer-paid health insurance
- Employee-paid dental
- Employer-paid life insurance
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications
- 1–2 years of retail and customer service experience, with some supervisory or lead responsibilities preferred.
- Friendly and professional manner with strong customer service skills.
- Good decision-making skills and reliability in fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Bending, reaching, and stretching as required.
This description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to adjust responsibilities as needed.