Inventory & Receiving Coordinator – Temporary Exhibit

Denver Museum of Nature & Science; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking a Receiving Clerk for our temporary exhibits to join the receiving team. The role handles inventory records, pricing, and stocking to ensure merchandise is processed quickly for exhibits.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary position from September 2026 through April 15, 2027. The hiring range is $20.50–$21.00 per hour, with duties including accurate PO entry, counting, posting, and vendor communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of inventory processing experience.
• 2 years of experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction regarding receiving procedures: entering purchase orders, inspecting, tagging, and receiving merchandise.
• Complete the order process for all types of merchandise (counting, receiving, posting, entering accounts in accounting software, putting away items).
• Maintain inventory accuracy and cycle counting for problematic items and vendors before receiving them.
• Communicate inventory status, invoices, and pricing with team daily.
• Handle vendor communications and update management in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping and organization of inventory areas to keep warehouse safe and clean.
• Break down and discard or recycle empty packaging.
• Distribute inventory to Museum Shop areas and assist with stocking and storing merchandise.

Skills

Inventory control

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking a Receiving Clerk for our temporary exhibits to join the receiving team. The role handles inventory records, pricing, and stocking to ensure merchandise is processed quickly for exhibits.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary position from September 2026 through April 15, 2027. The hiring range is $20.50–$21.00 per hour, with duties including accurate PO entry, counting, posting, and vendor communication.