NCTM Seeks Museum Store Manager

Position Available
Title: Museum Store Manager
Reports To: Administrative Assistant
Date Needed: August 2005
Pay Type: Perm Full-Time
Salary: $25,000 - $35,000
Closing Date: Aug. 5, 2005

Responsibilities
Retail Operations:
Oversees all aspects of Museum Store, Internet Store and Mail Order Operations. Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory and spending control in a manner that supports the mission of the museum in order to generate earned income and provide quality customer service to the museum, foundation members and general public. Develops policies and procedures, short and long range goals with the Foundation Executive Board.

Staff Supervision:
Works with Human Resources committee to hire part-time employees. Trains and supervises part-time employees.

Buying and Product Development:
Performs buying tasks, including quantity and assortment, dating, mark-ups and mark-downs. Attends trade shows as necessary to learn current and future museum and market trends. Works with museum staff and vendors to create and develop products related to the museum’s mission.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Must be a resourceful, independent, creative and team oriented person. Must possess mature judgment and excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, point-of-sale and computer skills. Must be able to provide effective leadership and supervision with a strong aptitude for organization. Must have the ability to identify, analyze and solve problems, establish goals, set priorities and handle diverse responsibilities and deadlines.

Education and Experience
College preferred. 5 years of retail management experience necessary, with museum store experience preferred.

How to Apply
Send resume and references to Museum Store Manager Search, North Carolina Transportation Museum Foundation, P. O. Box 69, Spencer, NC 28159 or email to kelly.alexander@ncmail.net to arrive by closing date of August 5, 2005. For a complete job description please contact 704-636-2889.