Shop Manager
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Summary
Work within a volunteer team to manage the gift shop at our Museum.Detailed description
About the role:
You will work as part of the Volunteer team at Holst Victorian House managing the small onsite shop.
Anticipated Time Contribution:
(3 ½ hours) each fortnight when the Museum is open.
Duties:
- Work with the Curator to source new stock
- Decide on the sale price – enough to cover the cost of each item and give you a profit.
- Unpacking, pricing and shelving (or storing) items when they arrive.
- Input new stock onto the till.
- Maintain stock levels, keeping an eye on what does & doesn’t sell and adjusting your
ordering accordingly.
- Carry out an annual stocktake (by end of March)
Skills:
✔ Enthusiasm and an eye for visual merchandising
✔ IT skills, training can be provided.
✔ A willingness to work as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible.
✔ A tidy appearance and a reasonable level of fitness (e.g. able to climb stairs).
✔ A willingness to develop new skills and meet new people.
Benefits:
✔ Become a Member of the Holst Birthplace Trust (as a Volunteer Member) enjoying all
the benefits this membership brings.
✔ Have the chance to learn new skills and make new friends.
Training and Support:
✔ Receive a full induction to volunteering at the Museum, including access to the Volunteers' Handbook and Museum policies and procedures.
✔ Receive training in all aspects of the role including using Zettle, our till system.
✔ Have the opportunity of attending 'refresher' training and training related to new procedures or equipment.
✔ Have the opportunity to attend briefings and group discussions relating to their role as a Volunteer.
✔ Receive support from the Operations Manager and Curator with solving any problems they may experience in their volunteering at the Museum.