Assistant Retail Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose
The Assistant Retail Manager supports the Retail Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations of the museum’s retail spaces. This role focuses on creating a positive and memorable visitor experience while assisting across multiple museum areas as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and assist museum visitors, including handling sales, ticketing, and providing tourism information.
• Support the Gift Shop Manager in day-to-day retail operations.
• Assist in training and supporting gift shop personnel.
• Tag and label merchandise once received by the Store Manager and ensure items are stocked and displayed properly.
• Help stock and arrange merchandise on the sales floor according to the Store Manager’s guidance, ensuring displays are organized, attractive, and visitor-friendly.
• Provide support for the museum’s online store, including:
• 1. Preparing and shipping orders in a timely manner.
  2. Helping ensure website inventory matches stock on hand.
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for the point-of-sale system.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for staff and visitors.
• Monitor the museum complex on weekends for cleanliness, employee attendance, and general visitor experience.
• Assist in addressing urgent incidents or accident situations.
• Participate in year-end inventory.
• Work shifts in the Long Branch, General Store, Gift Shop, and other museum areas as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule/Benefits

• Full-time, 32-36 hours per week, shifts will vary based on museum needs and require evenings and weekends.
• Pay range: $16–18 per hour, based on experience.
• Benefits include:
• • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Bi-weekly direct deposit
  • 401(k) with employer match after six months
  • Partial Employer-paid health insurance
  • Employee-paid dental
  • Employer-paid life insurance

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of retail and customer service experience, with some supervisory or lead responsibilities preferred.
  • Friendly and professional manner with strong customer service skills.
  • Good decision-making skills and reliability in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communication skills.

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Bending, reaching, and stretching as required.

  This description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to adjust responsibilities as needed.

\nCompany Description

Boot Hill Museum is a historic attraction in Dodge City, Kansas, dedicated to bringing the Old West to life through exhibits, education, events, and entertainment. We welcome more than 60,000 guests from around the world each year and are a fun, community-focused workplace where employees can be part of something unique while creating memorable experiences for our visitors.

Company Description

Boot Hill Museum is a historic attraction in Dodge City, Kansas, dedicated to bringing the Old West to life through exhibits, education, events, and entertainment. We welcome more than 60,000 guests from around the world each year and are a fun, community-focused workplace where employees can be part of something unique while creating memorable experiences for our visitors.