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Gift Shop & Program Administrator (30 hrs./week)

 

Job Description

The Rhododendron Species Foundation & Botanical Garden is seeking an energetic person to support its program services and initiatives.  The Gift Shop & Program Administrator will be responsible for supporting our membership and volunteer programs, as well as supervising the Gift Shop.  The Administrator will perform a variety of support services, including retail sales and merchandising, as well as event, membership and volunteer support.  Other duties as assigned.

 

This is a part-time, hourly position with NO benefits.  This position works approximately 30 hours/ week, Saturday – Wednesday and reports to the Assistant Director. Salary range $10.00 - $12.00 per hour.  Schedule TBD, but generally 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Wednesday.

 

No phone calls, please.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Gift Shop -

• Answering phones and greeting visitors; opening and closing shop at specified hours
• Managing daily operations of the gift shop; processing payments for admissions and purchases
• Supporting Garden events
• Supervising gift shop staff and volunteers
• Buying and stocking merchandise; managing inventory

 

Membership –

• Processing membership sales/renewals
• Communicating news and events information to membership and visitors

 

Volunteer Program -

• Recruiting and orienting new volunteers; tracking volunteer assignments
• Managing volunteer database (MS Access) and communicating information

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities -

• Retail experience A MUST!
• Bondable A MUST!
• Ability to use cash register, credit card processor, calculator, and computer
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Excellent interpersonal relations, public relations and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and work independently
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30lbs.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of horticulture and plants A PLUS! 
• Outstanding customer service: ability to provide attentive, cheerful, courteous and professional service to all customers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook A MUST!

 

Minimum Qualifications -

• Associate’s Degree
• Minimum of 2 years retail and cashier experience
• Customer service experience

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:  shara at rhodygarden.org

 

Or, mail to:

 

Gift Shop & Program Administrator Search

Rhododendron Species Foundation

& Botanical Garden

PO Box 3798

Federal Way, WA  98063

 

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Wednesday, January 13th, 2010.