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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26051

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Daniel Adams

(406) 994-5275

[email protected]

Classification Title Retail Sales Mgr

Working Title Museum Store Manager & Buyer

Brief Position Overview

The Museum Store Manager & Buyer is responsible for over $1,000,000 in annual merchandise sales revenue. The Museum Store has 1,500 sq. ft. of retail space featuring books, clothing, jewelry, educational materials, and other items related to the Museum’s mission and its permanent and changing exhibits.

Position Number 4M1704

Department Museum of the Rockies

Division Museum of the Rockies

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Starting $26.44 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Museum of the Rockies ( MOR ) is a college-level division of Montana State University that is closely aligned with a related non-profit organization. It is renowned for displaying an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils, including Montana’s T. rex skeleton. MOR delights members and visitors with changing exhibits from around the world, regional and natural history exhibits, planetarium shows, educational programs & camps, insightful lectures, benefit events, and a museum store. MOR staff and volunteers work to ensure that every visitor and member’s experience is full of exploration, discovery, excitement and awe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manager Duties

+ Manages, onboards, trains, recruits, and oversees scheduling of Museum Store employees in collaboration with the Assistant Manager.

+ Creates a culture of customer service through training and modeling effective behaviors.

+ Has a regular presence in the Store to interact with customers and support cashiers.

+ Responds to customer requests and questions and handles minor emergency situations, as needed.

+ Ensures maintenance and cleanliness of store and storerooms.

+ Oversees refreshing of store visuals and aesthetics.

+ Manages store inventory, including overseeing receiving and entry of inventory into the point-of-sale system and the annual physical inventory.

+ Manages the Museum Store budget.

+ Collaborates with the Marketing Department on social media and other advertising

+ Operates the Museum Store for the museum’s signature and fundraising events, including organizing book signing events, which primarily occur during weekends and after hours.

Store Buyer Duties

+ Purchases merchandise, including negotiating with buyers.

+ Selects and sources merchandise, including travel to merchandise shows.

+ Maintains effective relationships with vendors and manufacturers.

+ Analyzes inventory data to determine levels of demand and quantities to order.

+ Develops new merchandise specific to Museum of the Rockies.

+ Collaborates with other museum departments on merchandise for events and special programs.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Progressively responsible experience in merchandise and management of all aspects of a financially successful retail operation.

+ Experience managing inventory through a point-of-sale system and conducting physical inventories.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, business, or a related field.

+ Retail experience in a museum or non-profit setting.

+ Experience developing and marketing new products.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Possesses exceptional organization and time management skills.

+ Has excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with visitors from a variety of backgrounds and interests.

+ Demonstrates strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

+ Has the ability to multi-task, maintain composure during stressful situations, and organize and prioritize work with a high degree of self-initiative and independence.

+ Thrives in a team-oriented environment.

+ Possesses considerable attention to detail, a high level of quality control, and a high customer service focus.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

+ The successful candidate must be willing to travel, both regionally and nationally.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

+ Must be willing to work nights and/or weekends as needed and cover student employee shifts unexpectedly.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

+ Ability to transport up to 40 lbs.

+ Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours when needed to cover a shift.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on August 5, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.