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Assistant Park Store Manager – Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Gunnison, CO (FT

Western National Parks Association is a 501 corporation, Gunnison, Colorado, us, 81231


Assistant Park Store Manager, Retail Park Store in Montrose, Colorado (Full-Time)

Job: Full-Time Assistant Retail Park Store Manager in Montrose, Colorado and Gunnison, ColoradoPay Range: $18.75 – $21.35Do you love national parks? Western National Parks Association (WNPA), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Retail Park Store Manager who wants to assist in driving daily retail operations of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area in Montrose, Colorado and Gunnison, Colorado. The park store is an extension of the national park experience and we pride ourselves on helping park visitors create lifetime memories. Revenue from purchases made at the park store supports education, research, national park projects, and community engagement at 71 national park units across 12 western states.Our retail operations team is looking for a passionate leader who will support all store functions related to running a retail store including but not limited to achieving sales and high customer service ratings. In addition to supporting business planning and financial growth of store operations, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining positive, productive relationships with our National Park partners. If you love being in national parks and believe in working for an organization with a social purpose, this job opportunity is for you!Support the management of all day-to-day retail store operations.Provide excellent visitor and customer service.Manage store inventory levels, facilities, and other assets.Responsible for clean and effective merchandising of products.Help train, lead, and retain staff.Monitor and help drive store initiatives to reach financial goals.Conduct physical inventory cycle and year-end counts to ensure accurate inventory.Analyze and provide recommendations on store profit and loss statements and budgets.Collaborate with NPS and WNPA Home Office staff to develop educational retail sales products that engage visitors.Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly sales monitoring and reporting.Supervise volunteer and WNPA staff members.Act as an ambassador of WNPA and the NPS to ensure park visitors have meaningful and memorable experiences.PHYSICAL DEMANDSFor a specific list of physical demands, please contact Human Resources atRecruiting@WNPA.org to request.TRAVELOccasional travel may be required to various local events or speaking engagements. Occasional overnight trips may be required. Additionally, may be required to use personal or company vehicles.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEYou must have the following qualifications and/or experience unless otherwise noted:High School diploma or GED required.Prior retail and POS System experience (preferred).Prior supervisory experience (preferred).Valid driver’s license.Computer programs including Internet, databases, and Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).Knowledge of office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, multiline touch tone phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and dollies.Planning, organization, analyzation, problem solving, multitasking, and communication.Knowledge of applicable Federal and state laws, and professional business standards.Ability to pass NPS background check to obtain necessary security clearance.WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOUWe are committed to providing you with an outstanding employee benefits package and support. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for:Choice of 3 premium subsidized PPO Medical plans with built-in HSA or HRA, PPO Dental, Vision, Flex Medical Savings Plan, Dependent Care Savings Plan, Optional Voluntary Term Life, and 403(b) Retirement Plan with a fully vested 100% match up to 8.33% of income after 6 months service.Company Paid Benefits include: Short- & Long-Term Disability, a $50,000 Employee Group Life policy, EAP, and Health & Wellness resources.Eleven paid holidays, additional paid personal day, accrued paid vacation, and sick time.Employee Appreciation: 15% Discount on employee purchases in-store.(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.)Western National Parks Association is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. WNPA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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