Treasure Cove Store Manager

National Association of Independent Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Association of Independent Schools is seeking a Treasure Cove Store Manager at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida. This full-time position includes overseeing campus retail operations, maintaining merchandise, and providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of retail experience and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Join us in fostering a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for our school community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail and customer service experience.
• Ability to carry and lift boxes up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain atmosphere of welcome for various customers.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage merchandise.
• Liaise with other departments to create and execute items.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Lightspeed

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.

Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co‑educational, Episcopal college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,460 students in grades Pre‑K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well‑compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways. In fact, Berkeley was named a “2026 Top Workplace” by the Tampa Bay Times.

At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.

Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well‑equipped 86‑acre campus, consisting of 29 state‑of‑the‑art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well‑rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co‑curricular opportunities.

The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year‑round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.

Treasure Cove Store Manager

The Treasure Cove Spirit Shop is a vibrant campus store that is open to the Berkeley community each school day. The shop offers Berkeley branded apparel and gifts, and well as school supplies and snacks. The Treasure Cove also operates an e‑commerce site and develops custom orders for multiple clubs and departments within the school.

The Treasure Cove Store Manager is a vital member of the Business Office team working year‑round to oversee the bustling campus retail operations with a focus on marketing, merchandising, overall operational management, and the various customer interactions. Berkeley has a broad customer base, ranging from young students to grandparents, busy parents, and faculty. The successful candidate must be flexible, creative, and engaging, and love working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

The ideal candidate will be a customer‑focused, self‑motivated, and positive individual. Retail sales experience is mandatory. The duties and responsibilities outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining an atmosphere of welcome to the various types of customers
• Providing excellent customer service
• Ensuring appropriate merchandise inventory levels and presentation of selling floor
• Source new opportunities and maintain relationships with current vendors
• Building and maintaining an effective online store
• Analyzing industry trends and ordering new merchandise
• Managing and working closely with an internal sales assistant and other Treasure Cove staff or volunteers
• Liaise with other departments (Athletics; Communications; Lower, Middle, Upper Divisions; Advancement and Facilities) to create and execute items as needed
• Processing accurately and efficiently purchase orders and customer online orders
• Receiving and entering orders into inventory programs
• Performing all physical inventories; controlling shrink and expenses
• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail and customer service experience
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Lightspeed and 365 Markets a plus
• Proven understanding of industry standards and trends
• Ability to carry and lift boxes up to 30 pounds
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as a departmental manual
• Ability to interact politely and effectively with colleagues, students and guests
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision under high‑energy, high‑demand conditions

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full‑time, exempt position with salary and full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and the national independent school and college markets.

All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.

Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other School‑administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.