Park Store Manager, Retail Park Store

Western National Parks

Park Store Manager, Retail Park Store in Cheyenne, OK (Part Time)

Please note that this position will work approximately 12 Hours Per Week.

Job: Part-Time, Retail Park Store Manager in Cheyenne, Oklahoma

Pay Range: $18.20 – $20.55 (Hourly)

Do you love national parks? Western National Parks(WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking a Part-Time Retail Park Store Manager who will lead the daily retail operations of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Cheyenne, OK. 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 retail store supports education, research, public lands projects, and community engagement at 71 national park units across 12 western states and 2 USFS unites in Arizona

Our retail operations team is looking for a passionate leader who will be responsible for 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!

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage 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.
• Hire, train, lead and retain staff.
• Monitor and 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 WNP Home Office staff to develop educational retail sales products that engage visitors.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly sales monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise all paid and volunteer WNP staff members.
• Act as an ambassador of WNP and the NPS to ensure park visitors have meaningful and memorable experiences.
• Driving is required to perform job duties and functions of the position.

Physical demands

For a specific list of physical demands, please contact Human Resources to request.

Travel

Occasional 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 & experience

You must have the following qualifications and/or experience unless otherwise noted:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior retail and Point of Sales (POS) System experience (preferred).
• Prior supervisory experience (preferred).
• Valid REAL ID 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 Western National Park ‘s independent employment background screening that may include, but is not limited to, employment, education, criminal, SSN verification and, professional references as part of its hiring requirements.

What we can do for you

We are committed to providing you with an outstanding employee benefits package and support. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for:

• Employee Benefit: 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employee Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Appreciation: 15% Discount on employee purchases in-store.
• Employee Referral Bonuses

(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 committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

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