Assistant Store Manager (Part-Time) @ Alaska Zoo (654)

Event Network, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Event Network, LLC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for its Alaska Zoo Gift Shop. You will lead a dynamic team, drive guest experiences, and ensure store performance in a fast-paced wildlife destination environment.

Join a mission-driven operation that blends animal-themed retail with top-tier service, merchandising, and team development.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a retail leadership role.
• Strong sales and merchandising skills with team leadership.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Guest-focused with a drive for memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead daily operations to deliver exceptional guest service.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to recruit and mentor staff.
• Drive sales through effective merchandising and planning.
• Create a store environment mirroring museum excitement.
• Maintain high standards and accountability for performance.

Skills

Retail leadership

Sales

Merchandising

Team management

Guest service

Flexibility

Job description

Do polar bears, moose and eagles make your heart soar or roar? Let's turn curious guests into shoppers! If you're an energetic, animal-loving people-person, we want YOU at our Alaska Zoo Gift Shop!

At Event Network, we believe the experience matters. As the leading operator of retail experiences at some of the most iconic and inspiring destinations across the United States, we infuse passion, creativity, and purpose into everything we do. Our team is dedicated to providing engaging and memorable retail environments that enhance the guest experience, while reflecting the unique mission and values of each location we serve.

The Role

As the Assistant Store Manager, you’ll be at the center of our store’s vibrant operations, leading a dynamic team and ensuring that every guest’s experience is extraordinary. Your goal? To drive the store’s success by blending top-tier guest service with a love for retail and animals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and are excited about contributing to a mission-driven organization, this role is tailor-made for you!

What You’ll Do

• Inspire and Lead: Uphold and promote Event Network’s Core Values, fostering a positive and inspiring atmosphere for both our Team Members and Guests.
• Collaborate and Grow: Partner with the Store Manager to recruit, develop, and mentor a talented team that shares your passion for delivering exceptional guest service.
• Drive Excellence: Manage daily operations with a focus on guest service, visual merchandising, team management, and driving sales.
• Create Memorable Experiences: Ensure every guest leaves with a smile by delivering exceptional service and creating a store environment that mirrors the excitement of the museum.
• Master Merchandising: Keep our store visually stunning by following presentation plans and staying ahead of merchandising trends.
• Set High Standards: Hold yourself and your team accountable to the highest performance standards, consistently exceeding guest expectations.

What You Bring

• Experience: At least three years of experience in a retail leadership role, with a strong background in sales, merchandising, and team management.
• Passion for Sales: An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for sales and the ability to motivate your team.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to hire, train, and inspire a team to deliver their best.
• Service Excellence: A deep commitment to guest service and a talent for creating memorable experiences.
• Flexibility: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of the business.
• Positive Energy: A track record of fostering a positive and engaging work environment.

Physical Demands

• Active Role: Be prepared to stand, walk, and handle merchandise frequently throughout your shift.
• Hands-On Work: Occasionally, you’ll need to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to ensure smooth operations.
• Lifting: Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Inclusivity: We’re committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

BRING YOUR PASSION AND TALENT TO OUR TEAM!

Event Network celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.