Job Description

The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society ("Cooperating Society") is seeking an energetic, goal-oriented Museum Shop Assistant Manager. This individual will be self-motivated and highly organized with strong retail, human resources, bookkeeping, and computer skills. This full-time permanent position commences as soon as possible.


As the Museum Shop Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for training and supervising Shop staff; finding new, appropriate stock; ordering and receiving inventory, ensuring the Shop is properly stocked and well maintained; and providing customer service.


We offer a competitive wage and full benefits package. Some weekends and evenings may be required

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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Supervise Museum Shop staff, ensuring compliance with all Cooperating Society bylaws, policies, and procedures Collaborate with Shop Manager to interview, hire, promote, discipline, and evaluate staff Order, receive, and price inventory Work with Museum staff to produce unique, branded products that meet management requirements Monitor inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability for peak periods Attend gift/trade shows to acquire suppliers and potential new stock Conduct bi-annual and periodic inventory counts to ensure stock levels match current inventory records Maintain and enforce security controls for cash, keys, and stock Perform sales transactions on the Museum Shop's Point-of-Sale system when necessary Provide customer service, including resolving customer complaints

Skills and Experience:

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Five years of experience in retail operations, including sales and customer service Five years of experience in inventory management Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Competent with computers, inventory databases, and Point-of-Sale software High degree of initiative, resourcefulness, independence, and collaboration

Assets:

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Experience using Sage Professional Canadian edition and NCR Counterpoint software Experience in the nonprofit or museum sector Experience procuring new products and/or assisting in designing products

Salary:

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Starting wage is $55,000 to $60,000 based on experience.

To apply:

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Interested individuals must send a resume that shows relevant experience and education, a cover letter that describes specifically how you and your experience are right for this job, and a list of references.


Please forward your resume to:


Patty Ralrick, Executive Director

Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society

Email to: p.ralrick@tyrrellmuseum.ca


We wish to thank all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.