Intra-department Museum Store Coordinator

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #154: Museum Store Coordinator

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: Museum Locations

HIRING RANGE: $16 to $18/hour DOE

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, FT

DAYS WORKED: Varies

HOURS WORKED: Varies

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

JOB DUTIES

The Farmington Museum System operates three small retail locations, one each at the Farmington Museum, E3 Children's Museum & Science Center, and Riverside Nature Center. Each location serves a unique audience and the products sold are catered to these customers. We would like to develop an additional retail location within the Museum of Navajo Art & Culture. Sales from the stores support museum operations. Following the Museum Systems' mission, products sold in the stores should reflect local artists and artisans, educate visitors on the unique culture and landscape of the Four Corners region, and provide quality souvenirs. The Museum Store Manager is required to interact with diverse groups of visitors, vendors, and staff.

The Museum Store Manager is responsible for successful store operations, including training additional staff and volunteers to act as sales associates. In addition, this position will be expected to lend a hand to our small team as needed assisting with reception, visitor information, and facility and shelter rentals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Drive sales through effective merchandising and marketing strategies and proactively search for ways to improve sales and customer experiences through the evaluation of policy, procedure, technology upgrades, etc.

Ensure high standards of customer service and satisfaction by continually working to improve processes and empowering museum staff to handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

Train additional museum staff in store operations and foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Oversee inventory control, including ordering, receiving, and tracking stock.

Analyze sales data to identify museum store trends and optimize product selection.

Maintain organized and visually appealing store displays.

Work with the Museum Director to prepare and manage the store budget, monitoring expenses, and sales performance.

Conduct regular financial reporting and analysis.

Implement strategies to meet or exceed sales goals.

Work closely with museum staff to promote special events and exhibitions through promotions, displays, and specialty products.

Collaborate with the city marketing team and the museum programming team to promote the stores through promotional events and demonstrations.

Develop partnerships with local artisans and vendors to enhance unique product offerings.

Maintain accurate records of sales and input inventory using point-of-sale software.

Ensure compliance with the City of Farmington policies and procedures, including cash handling and purchasing guidelines.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Passion for arts, culture, and education

Assist with Park Shelter, Campground, and Facility Rentals

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required; associate degree in Business Management or related field preferred

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years

At least one year of retail experience with emphasis on merchandising and inventory control preferred

Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week in a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed. (Any overtime must be authorized prior to accrual.)

Skilled in the operation of personal computers utilizing both spreadsheet and database software. Ability to interact with computer-based point-of-sale and rental software.

Ability to work under stressful situations with members of the public, outside vendors, and other City employees

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions

Ability to meet deadlines

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer with Microsoft Word, and Excel software packages, label makers, calculator, copy and fax machine, telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings and nights including weekends and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/V/D

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