Events and Retail Marketing Sales Positions

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 26,000 acres in 17 state parks, the Brandywine Zoo. The Division protects cultural and historic resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational facilities for Delawareans and visitors. Positions support Delaware State Parks’ Marketing and Retail programs through participation in public-facing events, promotional activation's, and mobile retail operations. These are year-round, as-needed positions, with scheduling based on operational and business needs. Events and Retail Marketing Lead ($21.00) - Lead coordinator/keyholder for events for sales and marketing with the Division’s Retail Sales Program; works with stakeholders and venues on all event planning and logistics Air Stream Driver ($17.00) - Primary responsibilities include transporting, setting up, and operating Delaware State Parks’ 23-foot mobile Airstream retail trailer (“Dela-Wanderer”) at events throughout Delaware and occasionally at regional trade shows or off-site promotional events. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules and business needs.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Experience with customer service.
Experience in operating point of sale (POS) systems and handling retail transactions.
Experience in coordinating events and planning staffing.
Experience in inventory management and tracking.
Experience towing or hauling large trailers, campers, or commercial-style vehicles.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Satisfactory criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated RV transportation and set-up experience.

Responsibilities

Lead coordinator/keyholder for events for sales and marketing with the Division’s Retail Sales Program; works with stakeholders and venues on all event planning and logistics
Transporting, setting up, and operating Delaware State Parks’ 23-foot mobile Airstream retail trailer (“Dela-Wanderer”) at events throughout Delaware and occasionally at regional trade shows or off-site promotional events.
Safely towing and operating a state-owned 23-foot Airstream travel trailer and other state vehicles to/from designated event locations
Responsible for Delaware State Parks traveling retail store operations (requires travel).
Assist Marketing and Retail Staff with daily duties as needed.
Ensure vehicle is stocked with Retail Items, Marketing Material and giveaways, by communicating with Management when stock is low.
Able to speak publicly in front of groups or audiences.
PCI Compliance training required
Assist with set-up of technology equipment (i.e., cradle points, laptops, printers, credit card devices, antenna, and other peripheral equipment) in the traveling retail trailer
Assisting with transportation of trailer to/from DMV inspections and maintaining state requirements.
Set up location, Retail/Marketing Items, Table, Chairs, Banners, etc.
Clean and Maintain RV.
Ability to lift heavy items and set up RV.
Demonstrated RV transportation and set-up experience.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
Other duties as required