<span>TOY SPECIALIST</span>

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Louisiana Children's Museum - New Orleans, LA

Part-time - Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

About the position

The Toy Specialist at the Louisiana Children's Museum is responsible for representing the Museum Store, providing excellent customer service, and facilitating engaging play experiences for children. This part-time role involves merchandising, sales, and collaboration with staff to enhance community engagement and support the museum's mission.

Responsibilities

• Promote the culture and brand of LCM.
• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, volunteers, guests, and the community.
• Assist in meeting annual sales goal of $250,000.
• Provide customer service and attend to visitor, customer, and vendor needs.
• Sell inventory and check out guests through the Point-of-Sale system.
• Assist with strategic inventory merchandising to maximize sales.
• Assist with receiving and processing inventory shipments.
• Maintain a clean and attractive store setting with optimal product placement for maximum sales.
• Facilitate open or guided experiences in the learning and play environments throughout the store.
• Support planning and facilitation for annual events, such as festivals or large programs.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to maximize mission delivery and community engagement.
• Participate in weekly planning sessions with the Museum Store Manager for successful delivery and impact on young children, knowledge sharing with caretakers.
• Support training and coordination of employees, volunteers, and strategic partners who will be working alongside the Museum Store.
• Coordinate with other Toy Specialists, Visitor Services Associates, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of retail experience
• Proficient in POS systems and MS Office 365
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of TAM Retail Software Experience
• 1 year of Early Childhood Development Experience

Benefits

• Paid breaks and holidays
• Party room and after-hours privileges
• Acorn Café and Gift Shop discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b