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

Eastern National•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

America’s National Parks, a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, is hiring a part-time Site Manager at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, New York. The organization operates stores at more than 175 national park sites and supports the parks through aid funded by retail sales. Its purpose is to educate the public about the history, landscapes, and cultures that have shaped America. The Site Manager helps run the store, maintain an appealing retail space, support sales and profitability goals, and provide visitors with helpful product recommendations. The role also includes managing and motivating a team, following visual merchandising guidelines, and potentially opening and closing the store independently. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a requirement to work one weekend day a week or a full weekend every other week. Pay is $23.50 per hour.

Requirements

At least three years of retail management experience.
Computer proficiency and applied understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds to a shelf height of 5 feet.
Ability to stand for long periods and to bend, squat, and reach.
Ability to achieve sales and profitability goals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, and maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Ability to manage and motivate a team through a shared mission and goals.

Nice To Haves

Interest in national parks, history, and nature.
Desire to promote and protect public lands and to learn new things and share knowledge with others.
Careful attention to detail and pride in maintaining an appealing retail space.
Commitment to the organization’s values of Education, Service, Collaboration, Sharing, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Restock the sales floor in accordance with visual merchandising guidelines and help create visual displays.
Help visitors select products and recommend complementary products to support sales and profitability goals.
Manage and motivate a team toward shared mission and goals.
Navigate complex topics with sensitivity and respect.
Open and close the store independently as needed.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance and work a flexible schedule, including weekends.