Retail Operations Manager - Polar Express New Orleans

Magic Memories; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun culture & incentives

Job summary

Magic Memories in New Orleans, LA is hiring a Retail Photo Operations Manager for a seasonal/part‑time role at Polar Express New Orleans. The position focuses on driving teams, managing a high-volume souvenir photography retail operation, and delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires strong leadership, staff development, and the ability to meet sales targets. You’ll interact with visitors from all over the world and help create memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in tourism venue management or 3+ years as assistant in fast-paced retail.
• Proven leadership with coaching and performance management.
• Ability to meet sales targets and KPIs.
• Experience building strong relationships with staff and peers.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Drive teams to achieve goals.
• Run all operational aspects of a high-volume souvenir photography retail operation.
• Develop, train, and motivate staff to achieve guest service and financial results.
• Provide floor supervision and administrative duties.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to guest requests and needs.
• Interact with guests from around the world.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff training

Operations management

Sales targets & KPIs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location New Orleans, LA 70113, USA

• Operations
• Part‑Time
• Requisition #: RETAI004082

Description

We Make People Smile

Picture yourself working at Magic Memories in a rewarding, fast-paced environment based in New Orleans, LA. We are actively hiring for a Retail Photo Operations Manager in an exciting and dynamic atmosphere located at our iconic attraction, Polar Express New Orleans!

What’s in it for you?

• Starting rate $28.00/hr.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Fun culture and atmosphere!

As a Retail Photo Operations Manager:

• Drive teams to achieve goals.
• Run all operational aspects of a high-volume souvenir photography retail operation.
• Develop, train, and motivate staff to achieve desired guest service and financial results.
• Provide floor supervision and administrative duties, ensuring the team stays focused on guest service and sales goals in a fast‑paced environment.
• You will ensure excellent customer service by responding to guest requests, expectations, and needs.
• You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world.

Requirements and other details:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience in Retail Souvenir Photography is preferable.
• 2+ years experience in tourism venue management or 3+ years experience as an Assistant in a high-volume/fast‑paced retail environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to support teams, develop culture, and demonstrate coaching and ongoing performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and KPIs in a busy environment.
• Proven history of building strong, supportive, and effective relationships with operating peers and staff.
• Previous experience in the employment life cycle, including recruitment, hiring, monitoring, and performance evaluation of all venue location personnel.
• Sound judgment in decision‑making, problem‑solving, and prioritization of duties.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with customers, management, and cross‑functional team members.
• Professional communication skills and appearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Job Type: Seasonal / Temporary-End Date 01/02/2027
Classification: Non-Exempt

At Magic Memories you will be a part of a retail team that will capture fun, interactive moments of guests at diverse attractions. These are published via both print and digital formats into storytelling products and then sold to our guests.

We offer a fun job with great opportunities to expand your retail and leadership experience with a company that encourages growth and advancement! We offer competitive wages and incentives too!

Magic Memories is a company that delights and amazes guests on the simple but universal concept of making people smile, and has driven that concept into its product, service, and innovation philosophy of capturing, creating, and sharing memories worldwide. For over 20 years our company has offered retail professionals with great opportunities that encourage growth and advancement in our expanding enterprise.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY– Magic Memories is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Preferred

3 years: Retail/Hospitality Management Equal Opportunity Employer