Hours: Full -Time (40 hours)
Compensation: $33,280- $41,600
Reports to: Vice President of Visitor Experience
Description: Duties include, but are not limited to, providing support for the online retail team of the Battleship Texas Foundation. The Merchandise Assistant will work closely with the retail team to perform merchandise production, inventory, sale, and shipping of items through the ship store. Will use Microsoft Office products, E-Commerce Platforms, point-of-sale applications, digital postage programs and equipment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all museum and department rules and procedures, and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities of Position:
● Report to and assist the retail team in store operations.
● Monitor and maintain product inventory.
● Monitor and maintain store and shipping supplies.
● Manage a pop-up shop during tours.
● Build strong relationships with suppliers and producers.
● Properly package and ship products sold in a timely manner.
● Respond to customer inquiries about product & orders.
● Collaboratively create new products.
● Promote products and sales through social media
Qualifications:
● Experience with, or, ability to learn and use digital postage applications (i.e. Shippo)
● Experience with, or, ability to learn and use E-Commerce applications (i.e. Shopify)
● Experience with, or, ability to learn and use POS applications (i.e. Square)
● Experience with, or, ability to learn and use CRM software (i.e Altru)
● Minimum one year of professional work experience in a retail environment.
● Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
● Ability to plan, organize, and work independently within the team.
● Ability to analyze sales patterns and tendencies.
● Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and desk.
● Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
● Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
● High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent or better.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience with graphic design (i.e Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)
● Experience with product photography
● Experience with working with others (i.e Volunteers)