Receiving Associate for Temporary Exhibit

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Denver seeks an organized Receiving Clerk to support the temporary exhibits inventory workflow. You will stock, price, and record merchandise to help ensure timely turnover and accurate accounting.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior inventory or retail experience is preferred for this full-time temporary position running September 2026 through April 15, 2027.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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

• Receive, stock and record merchandise according to procedures.
• Enter purchase orders accurately; inspect, tag and receive merchandise.
• Complete the order process for all types of merchandise (counting, receiving, posting, entering accounts in software).
• Cycle count and adjust inventory; manage negative reports for problematic items.
• Communicate inventory status, invoices and pricing daily.
• Distribute inventory to Museum Shop areas and assist with stocking and storing merchandise.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized inventory areas.

Skills

organization

positive attitude

communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Are you a fan of organizing? Do you like to see new and exciting products before anyone else? This is the position for you! Come join our team at the Museum and be part of our receiving team for our temporary exhibits!

This position receives records and stocks inventory of shop merchandise shipments in accordance withestablished DMNS accounting procedures and policies. Ensures merchandise is received, priced and stocked in an expedited manner so that merchandise can be turned in a timely manner.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary position from September 2026 through April 15, 2027.

Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $20.50 - $21.00/hour

Essential Duties

• Takes direction regarding receiving procedures: This includes entering purchase orders accurately, inspecting, tagging, and receiving merchandise.
• Able to fully complete the order process for all types of merchandise. (Counting, receiving, posting, entering accounts correctly in accounting software and putting away all items.)
• Stays on top of frequently challenging inventory, including adjusting the negative report and cyclecounting the most problematic companies and/or product before receiving them.
• Participates in daily communication regarding status of inventory process, invoices and pricing.
• Handles issues and vendor communications in a timely manner. Updates management regularly.
• Performs general housekeeping, maintenance, and organization of inventory areas to ensure the warehouse and receiving area is maintained, clean, accessible, and safe.
• Breaks down and discards or recycles empty packaging.
• Distributes inventory to appropriate Museum Shop areas. Assists with stocking adn storing of all merchandise.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have:

• Strong organization Skills
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills