Museum Store Association


Post A Job	Job Source Search Assistant Merchandise Buyer State/Prov: CA Description: The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a full-time Assistant Book Buyer. Working under direct supervision, performs all support activities associated with purchasing books, multi-media, and related products for resale in the museum stores at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. Under Merchandise Buyer’s supervision, prepares scheduled reorders, special orders and orders related to exhibitions, special events, and lectures. Researches availability and information for books. Facilitates and monitors returns to publishers. Performs focused inventories; runs and maintains sales, trending and other analysis reports to assist Buyer monitoring appropriate inventory turn and levels. Responsible for the data entry of purchase orders and work flow process. Helps facilitate training programs for bookstore staff to enhance sales skills. Assists with planning and implementation of author-related special events with book signings and off-site book-related events. May occasionally have to move cartons weighing up to 30 pounds. Collaborates with Buying Team in planning department strategy, exhibition and program interpretation, and marketing efforts that ensure the success of the museum stores and their contribution to the programs and operations of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Interacts with Getty Publications and the other publishing programs of the Getty. Maintains a constructive level of interdepartmental collegiality. Qualifications: High school/GED required, plus 4-5 years retail experience in a book and/or museum store. Expertise with Excel, POS and inventory control systems required. Travel planning and appointment scheduling experience preferred. Art history knowledge and interest preferred. Compensation: Commenurated upon experience. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. Contact: Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@getty.edu and indicate "Assistant Merchandise Buyer/AT" in the subject line. OR send to The J. Paul Getty Trust, Human Resource, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681 and indicate in your cover letter the name of the position. No calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary: N/A Date Submitted: 05/06/2008 Date Closing: 07/31/2008 Organization/Company: The J. Paul Getty Museum Contact Name: Email: jobs@getty.edu Museum Store Manager State/Prov: LA Description: MUSEUM STORE MANAGER Seeking experienced retail professional to manage soon-to-open Museum Store. Manager responsible for making the store a profit center. Responsibilities include: full time sales person, hiring and scheduling part-time staff, establishing and purchasing the merchandise line related to the museum’s needs/mission, maintaining inventory levels, and budget planning. Applicants need a minimum of four years proven experience within a successful specialty retail shop, management experience, knowledge of POS sales databases, and ability to create attractive visual product displays. Need effective verbal, written and computer communication skills. Send cover letter and Resume to Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71201 ATTN: Store Manager. EOE. See full job description online at www.bmuseum.org. No phone calls please. Salary: $25-28,000 Date Submitted: 05/01/2008 Date Closing: 05/31/2008 Organization/Company: Biedenharn Museum and Gardens Contact Name: Ralph Calhoun Phone: 318-387-5281 Email: flyingcactus@bayou.com Fax: 318-387-8253 Merchandise Manager / Associate Buyer State/Prov: NY Description: The New-York Historical Society, home to both New York City's oldest Museum and one of the nation's most distinguished independent Research Libraries, is seeking a qualified retail professional who will be responsible for coordinating merchandise buying and reordering activities for museum store operations. The individual will develop, monitor, implement and adhere to a merchandise-purchasing budget, and will consider rate of stock turn over and profit goals to determine merchandise mark up/down and adequate stock levels. The individual will work in close collaboration with the director of merchandise operations to create a mix of product and merchandising that is consistent with the museum’s mission and results in increased sales, and will be responsible for the selection and profitable purchase of books and specific products. The individual will work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth daily operation of the museum store, and exemplary customer service to museum members and visitors. QUALIFICATIONS - BA or BS degree and minimum of four years retail experience with demonstrated accomplishments in a book or specialty store. A proven track record in retail buying, planning and merchandising. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and Point of Sale databases (Retail Pro a plus). Excellent sales skills and experience with open-to-buy method of merchandise budgeting. Individual must be an initiator, a strong negotiator, analytical, amenable to change, and have the ability to interact with a wide variety of people and personalities. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. TO APPLY Send cover letter and resume (which must include target salary range)to HR1@nyhistory.org. Please type MERCHANDISE MANAGER in the subject line of your e-mail. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Visit nyhistory.org for info about the museum. Salary: N/A Date Submitted: 04/21/2008 Date Closing: 07/22/2008 Organization/Company: New-York Historical Society Contact Name: Ione Saroyan Phone: 212-485-9284 Email: isaroyan@nyhistory.org Museum Store Manager State/Prov: TN Description: The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, has an immediate opening for the position of Museum Store Manager. Qualified applicants should have 3-5 years retail management experience. This individual should possess strong verbal and written communication, computer and leadership skills. BA preferred. This is a full time, salaried, position with benefits. Please supply cover letter and resume to personnel@thehermitage.com. Salary: N/A Date Submitted: 04/18/2008 Date Closing: 06/19/2008 Organization/Company: The Hermitage Contact Name: Debbie Bourne Phone: 615-889-2941x 401 Email: dbourne@thehermitage.com Fax: 615-889-9289 Part time Limited term Museum Store Associate State/Prov: Ca Description: The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a Part-time Limited term Museum Store Associate for our Villa museum location. The person must be able to work weekends, evening hours, and maintain flexible hours. Working under direct supervision, provides courteous service to customers in the Museum Store and at the Museum Store satellite locations. Uses knowledge of products and exhibitions to provide excellent service to Museum Store customers. Receives, unpacks, and shelves incoming merchandise. Matches merchandise received to invoices, checks for damages and identifies discrepancies using a computerized inventory control system. Prepares merchandise for sale in the Museum Store. This includes, but is not limited to, packaging and labeling merchandise and rolling posters. Pulls merchandise for store restocking and packages and prepares merchandise for shipping. May assist in moving large deliveries to the store’s warehouse. Restocks Museum Store inventory and operates computerized POS system to answer customer queries and to sell books/merchandise. Maintains appearance of displays and organization of book sections with an emphasis on cleanliness and attention to detail. Qualifications: High school education required. At least 2 years experience in a retail operation, preferably a museum store or specialty bookstore, or some combination of experience sufficient to develop sales, inventory control and cash management skills. Must be able to operate a computer cash register. May occasionally have to move cartons weighing up to 30 pounds. Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@getty.edu and indicate “PTLT Museum Store Associate-Villa/AT” in the subject line. OR send to: The J. Paul Getty Trust, Human Resource, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681 and indicate in your cover letter the name of the position. No calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary: TBA Date Submitted: 04/16/2008 Date Closing: 05/16/2008 Organization/Company: The J. Paul Getty Trust Contact Name: Human Resources Email: jobs@getty.edu Museum Shop Manager State/Prov: NJ Description: Morris Museum seeks a Museum Shop Manager to plan, direct, and lead all retail activities in the Museum Shop and Online Museum Shop. The Shop Manager is responsible for the overall profitability of the shop. Duties include: 1. Staff - hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling. 2. Volunteers - training, assisting, directing, and scheduling. 3. Merchandise - selecting, purchasing, pricing, and maintaining stock. 4. Visual merchandising - organizing and displaying. 5. Taking the annual inventory. 6. Museum product development. 7. Budgeting. 8. Cash management - cash counting, deposits, and scheduling vendor payments. Qualifications: A college degree; a variety of retail and/or museum retail experience; management experience with staff and customers; visual display; stockroom organization; and taking an annual inventory. The candidate must enjoy and understand children, have knowledge of history, education, fashion trends, shop accounting, and an open mind for creative and new ideas. Effective verbal and written communication and computer skills are important. Also necessary is an understanding of the importance of relating the merchandise to the Museum's collection, and permanent, current and future exhibitions. Other requirements: Physically must be able to lift and carry at least 25lbs., bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. Be able to travel to local trade shows several times during the year. Work as needed or required on weekends and evenings. This is a growing, hands-on shop, in a very friendly environment, with visitors of all ages, especially children. If this sounds of interest to you please apply. Salary: Based on experience Date Submitted: 03/20/2008 Date Closing: 06/21/2008 Organization/Company: Morris Museum Contact Name: Ruth Zippler Phone: 973-971-3722 Email: rzippler@morrismuseum.org Fax: 973-538-0154 Senior Sales Associate State/Prov: NY Description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Sales Associate Responsibilities (65%) • Know products and background information • Must have excellent sales skills • Present merchandise and assist customers in their selection • Execute point of sale transactions • Process special orders • Gift wrap and bag customer purchases • Do light stock work including ticketing of merchandise, display, rearranging merchandise, replenishing stock on selling floor • Provide excellent customer service • Answer telephone queries • Maintain product and artist information files • Participate in annual inventory Managerial Responsibilities (25%) • Assume managerial responsibilities when Associate Store Manager is off • Assist Associate Store Manager in maintaining correct inventory levels on selling floor • Assist Associate Store Manager with end of day closing procedures when required • Process cash drawers; get change from bank as needed • Act as shop representative for managerial meetings as required Other Duties and Responsibilities (10%) • Arrange coverage for and set-up special events as needed • Assist in scheduling • Provide shop coverage in other shops as needed JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Sales or related customer service experience • Excellent interpersonal and communication • computer experience necessary • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to do light lifting and stocking of shelves • Knowledge of Judaica required • Supervisory experience a plus Send Resume with Cover Letter To: Director Human Resources The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 Email: Jobs@TheJM.org Fax: 212-423-3232 The Jewish Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary: N/A Date Submitted: 03/04/2008 Date Closing: 06/04/2008 Organization/Company: The Jewish Museum Contact Name: Toni Skiba Phone: 212 423 3216 Email: tskiba@thejm.org Fax: 212 423 3232