Store Manager | The Gallery inside The Visitor Center at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is known as the second largest canyon in the United States. Situated on the rim of the canyon, the Visitors Center is a historic building constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. As an employee of the friends organization of the Park, Partners in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Foundation, the store manager is responsible for managing the retail space (The Gallery) within the Visitors Center, supporting educational opportunities with Park staff, and working to support the educational mission of the Foundation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the Visitor Center retail space in a professional manner, maintaining prescribed hours, hiring, training and scheduling staff and volunteers, maintaining inventory

Work with Texas Parks and Wildlife staff to support educational opportunities

Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial and sales reports, with the ability to analyze and interpret the data

Develop inventory and expense projections; set sales and performance goals

Oversee purchase of all merchandise for resale, and maintain existing and develop new long-term vendor relationships

Establish pricing structures

Maintain inventory control system

Ensure attractive merchandising displays

Set, communicate, and ensure compliance with all policies

Provide support to park staff

Provide exceptional customer service and resolve any issues that may arise

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience including retail staff management, procurement, preparing sales and related reports, developing merchandising displays

Knowledge of Native American arts and experience working with Indigenous peoples is a plus

Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office, ability to troubleshoot point-of-sale systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with a 501c3 organization is a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, on-call as needed

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, car allowance for daily commute

Negotiable annual bonus

Applicants selected for interview will be required to submit work history and three professional references

Selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background check

Salary is commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Canyon, TX 79015: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person