Part-time Site Manager - Sagamore Hill Nat'l Historic Site

Eastern National•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

America’s National Parks is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), operating stores at over 175 national park sites. Our purpose is to educate the public about the history, landscapes, and cultures that have shaped America through the products we make and the experiences we create for our visitors. We also support the parks through our aid to the parks program, having provided more than $180 million in aid to the NPS from our retail sales since 1947. This is a part-time role at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY.

Requirements

A minimum of three years’ experience in retail management required.
Computer proficiency with applied understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Required to work one weekend day a week, or a full weekend every other week.
Lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds to a shelf height of 5 feet.
Standing for long periods of time to include bending, squatting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

People with an interest in national parks, history, and nature.
People who enjoy learning new things and sharing those learnings with others.
Someone who can carefully attend to details, take pride in maintaining an appealing retail space, and are delighted when a visitor leaves with a smile.
A person that embodies our core values with an eagerness to live them out each day.

Responsibilities

Restock the sales floor while following visual merchandising guidelines and help create visual displays.
Assist visitors with product selection and offer complementary products.
Navigate complex topics with sensitivity and respect.
Manage and motivate a team through a shared mission and goals.
Open and close the store independently.