Receiving Associate

Museum Receiving Team Member

Are you a fan of organizing? Do you like to see new and exciting products before anyone else? This is the position for you! Come join our team at the Museum and be part of our receiving team for our temporary exhibits!

This position receives records and stocks inventory of shop merchandise shipments in accordance with established DMNS accounting procedures and policies. Ensures merchandise is received, priced and stocked in an expedited manner so that merchandise can be turned in a timely manner.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary position from September 2026 through April 15, 2027.

Job Class: Full Time Hiring Range: $20.50 - $21.00/hour

Essential Duties

• Takes direction regarding receiving procedures: This includes entering purchase orders accurately, inspecting, tagging, and receiving merchandise.
• Able to fully complete the order process for all types of merchandise. (Counting, receiving, posting, entering accounts correctly in accounting software and putting away all items.)
• Stays on top of frequently challenging inventory, including adjusting the negative report and cycle counting the most problematic companies and/or product before receiving them.
• Participates in daily communication regarding status of inventory process, invoices and pricing.
• Handles issues and vendor communications in a timely manner. Updates management regularly.
• Performs general housekeeping, maintenance, and organization of inventory areas to ensure the warehouse and receiving area is maintained, clean, accessible, and safe.
• Breaks down and discards or recycles empty packaging.
• Distributes inventory to appropriate Museum Shop areas. Assists with stocking and storing of all merchandise.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• 1 year of experience with inventory processing
• 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced retail environment
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have:

• Strong organization skills
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on August 28, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.
• We are curious, creative, and playful.
• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.

Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.