Job: Park Store Manager

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Jobing Description

A nonprofit education partner of the National Park Service (NPS) since 1938, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) operates 80+ visitor center retail stores in 12 states. Sales, events, and financial proceeds support NPS education and outreach programs. Our Park Store Manager will contribute greatly to this success, managing the day-to-day operations of our stores at the Visitor Centers and coordinating special events that engage the public, enhance the visitor experience, and build on the park’s reputation as a vital resource. Based at Tucson Mountain unit; manages both Tucson and Rincon Mountain sites.

Duties:  Drive sales; order, stock & display product; perform inventory; report results.  Supervise staff.  Support park outreach and interpretive programs.  Create and maintain a collaborative, positive, and productive relationship with WNPA home office staff and NPS partners.  Implement marketing strategies and propose new and innovative ways to connect with park visitors. 

Schedule: 8:45 am -5:15 pm Monday through Friday, holidays included.  Occasional evenings or weekend days for special events.

Skills / Requirements

Qualifications: 4-year college degree, 5 years’ hands-on experience successfully managing retail store staff and operations preferred. Demonstrated ability to market niche products and programs.  Strong collaboration, customer service, and communication skills. Helpful, dependable, personable.  Ability to lift/pull 50 lbs.