Gift Shop Coordinator

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,879 - 35,142; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Gift Shop Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Gift Shop. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, ensuring volunteer staffing, and maximizing profitability through effective merchandise selection and management. The role requires at least 3 years of retail management experience and a high school diploma. Join a mission-driven team committed to providing compassionate care to the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in retail management required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing volunteer teams.
• Strong business acumen with inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Gift Shop to ensure profitability.
• Select merchandise that meets customer needs.
• Oversee volunteer staffing and training.
• Implement buying plans for profitable sales.

Skills

Retail Management

Volunteer Management

Inventory Control

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary And Responsibilities As our Gift Shop Coordinator, you will manage the daily operation of the Gift Shop(s) to ensure a smooth, efficient, and profitable service that meets the needs of patients, families, employees, and hospital visitors.

Every day you will maintain fiscal responsibility, oversee inventory control, and manage volunteer staffing for the Hospital gift shop. You will also assist with the overall management of the volunteer department, ensure merchandise is presented in aesthetically appealing displays, and continuously review and update gift shop systems, policies, and procedures. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong leadership in retail management, a keen business acumen for profitability and inventory control, and exceptional skills in volunteer management.

Responsibilities

• Selects merchandise and services that meet the needs of customers and potential customers.
• Ensure that gift shop hours of operation maximize profitability: Volunteers are scheduled effectively; a monthly staffing schedule is prepared. Volunteers are appropriately trained and supervised.
• Implement appropriate buying plans that result in profitable sales and meet the needs of CHI Saint Joseph Health: Buys merchandise timely and appropriately, negotiates discounts and terms. Maintains a positive working relationship with vendors. Effectively orders, prices and displays merchandise.
• Duties may include light dusting and straightening of displays and merchandise.
• Restock merchandise as necessary.
• Ensures daily/weekly sales deposits are reconciled and deposited. Maintains cash register operations and balances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 Years Retail Management Experience

Where Youor

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour